Description
Indulge in the cozy comfort of Hot Chocolate Cookies, a delightful blend of rich cocoa and fluffy marshmallow bits. Perfect for winter celebrations or simple family gatherings, these cookies are not just treats; they’re a warm hug on a plate. With their chewy centers and chocolatey goodness, they appeal to both kids and adults alike. Easily customizable with your favorite add-ins, you’ll find that each bite evokes the nostalgia of sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace. Bake a batch today for holiday cookie exchanges or as sweet gifts for friends and neighbors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 packets hot cocoa mix (not sugar-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Mallow Bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a standing mixer, cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, hot cocoa mix, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture until combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and Mallow Bits. Cover dough and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are slightly browned.
- Cool on sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg