Hot Chocolate Cookies

Ever wanted to drink hot chocolate but eat it instead? These cookies solve that exact problem. They’re warm, gooey, chocolatey, and they don’t spill in your lap if you trip over the dog. It’s like winter in a cookie, minus the frostbite.

What These Cookies Are

These cookies mix the soft chew of classic chocolate chip cookies with the flavor of hot cocoa. Mini marshmallows melt slightly, chocolate chunks add depth, and cocoa powder brings the hot chocolate taste straight to your face. They’re easy to make, hard to stop eating, and your kitchen will smell like happiness.

Prep Time

Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 10 minutes
Cool time 10 minutes
Total time 35 minutes
Makes about 20 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chunks or chips
• 1 cup mini marshmallows

How To Make Hot Chocolate Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This keeps things from sticking and saves you from scrubbing.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. It should look fluffy, like sugar clouds.
3. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat again. You now have a very sweet puddle.
4. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix dry stuff before it gets wet. That’s baking 101.
5. Gradually add dry mix to the wet mix. Stir until combined. Use muscles.
6. Fold in chocolate chunks and marshmallows. Try not to snack on them all.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto baking sheet. Leave space—these cookies spread like gossip.
8. Bake for 10 minutes. Cookies should be soft in the middle with slightly firm edges.
9. Let cool for 10 minutes before moving. They’re still getting their cookie life together.

Tips

• Don’t overbake. These are soft cookies. If you want crunchy, make crackers.
• Press a few extra marshmallows on top before baking for a nice look. They puff up and make the cookies look fancy.

Nutrition Info (per cookie, estimated)

• Calories: 180kcal
• Fat: 9g
• Carbs: 24g
• Sugar: 15g
• Protein: 2g

Final Thought

These cookies are cozy, quick, and taste like a hug. Great for snow days, rainy days, or random Tuesdays. Just try not to eat them all at once—unless it’s for science.

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Hot Chocolate Cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

These dreamy cookies mash up the soft, chewy magic of classic chocolate chip cookies with the irresistible flavor of steaming hot cocoa. Gooey mini marshmallows melt just enough to make every bite extra heavenly, while rich chocolate chunks add a deep, indulgent twist. 

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Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chunks or chips
• 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

1. Prep: Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment (no-stick hack!).
2. Cream: Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
3. Wet Mix: Add eggs and vanilla—mix into a sweet, smooth puddle.
4. Dry Mix: Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
5. Combine: Gradually mix dry into wet until just combined.
6. Add-ins: Fold in chocolate chunks and marshmallows (save some for the cookies!).
7. Bake: Scoop tbsp-sized balls onto sheet (they spread!). Bake 10 min—soft center, firm edges.
8. Cool: Let sit 10 min before moving (patience = perfect cookies).

Enjoy! 🍪

Notes

• Don’t overbake—they’re meant to be soft! (Want crunch? Try crackers instead.)
• Add extra marshmallows on top before baking—they puff up and make them look fancy! 🍪✨

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 180kcalTotal Fat: 9gCarbohydrates: 24gSugar: 15gProtein: 2g