Decadent Hot Cocoa Cookies for Cozy, Sweet Moments
Indulge in these Hot Cocoa Cookies, combining chocolate and marshmallows for a warm, nostalgic treat.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Electric Mixer
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 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 Dusting
- to taste powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set, and the centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough before scooping to ensure thicker cookies. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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