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Hot Chocolate Cookies

Hot Chocolate Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth This Winter

Delve into delightful Hot Chocolate Cookies, a perfect treat that captures the essence of cozy winter flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 36 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar or coconut sugar for depth
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Milk any non-dairy milk can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure for best results
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be a suitable substitute
  • 1 cup Powdered Hot Cocoa Mix can substitute with cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder dark cocoa powder for robust taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt essential not to omit
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Bits avoid regular marshmallows
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips milk chocolate can be a lighter alternative

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Chocolate Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until well incorporated.
  4. Slowly add flour, cocoa mix, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in marshmallow bits and chocolate chips.
  6. Chill the dough for up to 36 hours for enhanced flavor.
  7. Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes until soft in the centers with slightly firm edges.
  9. Immediately sprinkle additional marshmallow bits and chocolate chips on top of warm cookies.
  10. Cool on baking sheets for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days and frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven for restoring gooey texture.

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