Description
These Hot Chocolate Christmas Cookies are rich, gooey, and perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 24 mini marshmallows
- 24 chocolate squares or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until combined.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven, press a chocolate square into each cookie, then top with a marshmallow.
- Return to oven for 2 minutes until marshmallows puff.
- Optional: Broil for 30 seconds or torch marshmallows for a toasted top.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ideal for Christmas cookie trays and edible gifts.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg