Decadent Hot Cocoa Cookies Perfect for Cozy Nights
These Hot Cocoa Cookies are rich, chocolatey treats perfect for cozy nights, featuring gooey chocolate chips and fluffy marshmallows.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Baking Sheets
- parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Mix-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Optional
- powdered sugar dust on top for serving
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Hot Cocoa Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Incorporate 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, followed by 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2.75 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just incorporated.
- Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 cup of mini marshmallows evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Let cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
For best results, use softened butter, avoid overmixing, and cool cookies properly to maintain shape.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg
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