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Hot Chocolate Cookies

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Hot Chocolate Cookies are rich, fudgy chocolate cookies topped with gooey mini marshmallows—bringing all the cozy flavors of hot cocoa into a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for winter baking, holidays, or anytime you crave a chocolatey treat.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft.
  9. Remove from oven and quickly press 3–4 mini marshmallows into each cookie.
  10. Return to oven for 1–2 minutes, just until the marshmallows puff and begin to melt.
  11. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder for a Mexican hot chocolate twist.
  • Use white or dark chocolate chips for variety.
  • Top cooled cookies with a drizzle of melted chocolate for a festive look.
  • Store cookies at room temperature up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
  • Microwave for 10 seconds before serving to re-soften marshmallows.

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