Description
These chewy hot cocoa cookies are a cozy winter favorite, made with rich cocoa, melty chocolate chunks, and gooey mini marshmallows. Perfect for holiday treats, cookie swaps, or a comforting dessert, this chocolate cookie recipe delivers all the flavor of hot chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chunks or chips
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
1. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
4. Fold in chocolate chunks and mini marshmallows gently.
5. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look soft.
7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Microwave cookies for 8 seconds to make them soft and warm again.
Use Dutch-processed cocoa for deeper flavor or natural cocoa for a lighter profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg