Hot Cocoa Cookies
Hot cocoa cookies recipe Easy delicious cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and gently press mini marshmallows into the tops of the cookies.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These Hot Cocoa Cookies are not just cookies; they’re edible nostalgia, a sweet escape into childhood memories, and the perfect treat to share all winter long. This recipe brings the comforting taste of hot cocoa into a soft, chewy cookie, perfect for the holiday season.