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5 from 18 votes

Hot Chocolate Cookies

This easy recipe for hot chocolate cookies makes rich, chocolatey cookies! They are filled with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. They taste like a cup of hot cocoa and make the perfect cookie for winter and the holidays!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Course: Baking, Cooking, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Natalie

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 11 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark, divided
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk to combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment or with a handheld mixer on medium speed, cream the butter and sugars for 2-3 minutes, until creamy and pale. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
  • Add the eggs one at a time with the mixer on medium speed. Add the vanilla extract.
  • With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
  • Use a 1-ounce cookie scoop to drop the cookies onto the cookie sheet. Place them 3" apart. Top each cookie with a 4-5 extra chocolate chips.
  • Bake 9 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully stick 2-4 marshmallows on each cookie. Place sheet back in oven and bake another 1-2 minutes or until the center is just set. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before then transferring them to a rack to cool.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover hot chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 days. Store unbaked cookie dough in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutritional information: The nutrition information provided is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg