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Hot Cocoa Cookies


  • Author: Christine
  • Total Time: 35 min.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • Optional: crushed candy canes, additional chocolate chips, or powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips for bursts of chocolatey goodness.

Shape and Bake

  1. Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake: Bake for 10 minutes, then quickly remove from the oven.

Add Marshmallow Topping

  1. Top with Marshmallows: Place 2-3 mini marshmallows on top of each partially baked cookie.
  2. Finish Baking: Return cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the marshmallows are slightly melted and golden.

Cool and Serve

  1. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Optional Garnishes: Dust with powdered sugar, sprinkle crushed candy canes, or drizzle melted chocolate for added flair.
  • Prep Time: 15 min.
  • Cooling Time: 8 min.
  • Cook Time: 12 min.

Nutrition

  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g