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Hot Chocolate Cookies

Warm and Chewy Hot Chocolate Cookies with Marshmallow Bliss

Indulge in warm and chewy Hot Chocolate Cookies that blend rich chocolate with gooey marshmallows, perfect for winter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1/2 cup Butter Provides richness and moisture; can substitute with all butter, but may alter texture.
  • 1/2 cup Shortening Aids in creating a softer, chewier cookie, helping to prevent spreading.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens and contributes to cookie structure.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients and adds moisture; helps cookies rise.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor profile and rounds out the chocolate.
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the cookie base; provides important structure.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Delivers rich chocolate flavor; use high-quality cocoa for the best results.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent for proper rise and texture.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor in the cookies.
  • 1 cup Hot Chocolate Mix Infuses cookies with a rich, chocolatey taste; choose a flavorful brand.
  • 1/2 cup Mini Marshmallows Creates gooey pockets of sweetness; can substitute with chopped large marshmallows.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and shortening with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet batter until just combined.
  5. Fold in hot chocolate mix and mini marshmallows gently.
  6. Scoop the dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each scoop.
  7. Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a thicker, chewier cookie, chill the dough for 15-30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container for maximum freshness.

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