Easy Hot Chocolate Cookies
Chewy chocolate cookies packed with hot cocoa flavor and gooey marshmallows. Easy to mix, bake, and share.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup hot cocoa mix powder
- 0.75 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp fine salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows use marshmallow bits for easier baking
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk flour, unsweetened cocoa, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy, 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to the bowl. Mix on low just until combined.
- Splash in milk if dough seems dry; mix briefly to bring together.
- Fold in chocolate chips and half the marshmallows.
- Scoop 1.5-tablespoon mounds onto sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until edges set but centers look soft.
- Press a few marshmallows on top; return to oven 1–2 minutes to puff. Cool 5 minutes, then move to a rack.
Notes
For a minty twist, add 1/2 tsp peppermint extract or swap in peppermint chips. Prefer tidy cookies? Use marshmallow bits instead of regular minis. Chill dough 20–30 minutes for thicker cookies. Store airtight up to 3 days or freeze dough balls for quick bakes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Hot Chocolate Cookies flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.