Hot Chocolate Cookies are a festive, cozy treat that captures the essence of hot cocoa. These cookies are made with hot chocolate mix, studded with chocolate chips and marshmallow bits, and have a rich chocolatey flavor with a chewy texture, perfect for the holidays.
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Recipe Summary:
Prep Time: ~15 minutes | Cook Time: 8–11 minutes | Total Time: ~45 minutes
Servings: ~24–32 cookies
Ingredients:
- Hot cocoa mix (about 3–4 packets)
- Butter (softened)
- Brown sugar and granulated sugar
- Eggs and vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips and marshmallow bits (freeze-dried work best)
Instructions (Simplified):
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Cream butter and sugars together, add eggs and vanilla.
Step 3
Combine dry ingredients: flour, cocoa mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4
Gradually mix dry into wet ingredients until a thick dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips and marshmallow bits.
Step 5
Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing cookies an inch apart.
Step 6
Bake for 8–11 minutes, cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Optional: Top with a light marshmallow glaze or sprinkle extra marshmallow bits before baking for a gooey finish.
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These cookies are perfect for Christmas gatherings, cozy nights, or cookie swaps. The hot chocolate flavor combined with marshmallows makes them an instant seasonal favorite!
