Description
These Hot Chocolate Cookies are a delightful treat combining rich cocoa flavors, marshmallow bits, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. They are soft and chewy with a gooey center, perfect for cozy moments or holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/8 cups flour (1 cup + 2 tablespoons)
- 1/3 cup powdered hot cocoa mix
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup marshmallow bits (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a stand mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix on low speed until just combined, then increase to high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the egg, milk, and vanilla into the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula midway to ensure even mixing.
- Add the flour, powdered hot cocoa mix, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix on low until fully incorporated and a smooth dough forms.
- Gently stir in the marshmallow bits and semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- For improved flavor and texture, cover the dough and refrigerate it for up to 36 hours before baking. This step is optional but recommended.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough evenly onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between for spreading.
- Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. Be careful not to overbake; the centers should remain soft and slightly underdone.
- Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press a few additional chocolate chips and marshmallow bits onto the tops to enhance flavor and appearance.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet. The residual heat from the pan will continue cooking the cookies slightly, ensuring a perfect soft texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough enhances the flavors and texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg