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!
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.