Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of hot chocolate in cookie form with these delightful Hot Chocolate Cookies. Soft and chewy, these cookies are loaded with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and a hint of cocoa powder, making them a perfect treat for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix
Additional Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and hot cocoa mix. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 8–9 minutes. Press marshmallows onto hot cookies and return to oven for 2–3 minutes. Cool on a wire rack and top with graham cracker crumbs.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips or chunks.
- Best enjoyed warm with milk or hot cocoa.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
