Irresistibly Soft Hot Cocoa Cookies for Cozy Nights

Hot Cocoa Cookies are soft, chewy treats that combine rich cocoa flavor with chocolate chips and marshmallows, perfect for cozy nights.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baking, chocolate, cookies, dessert, holiday treats, Hot Cocoa Cookies

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 12

Cooling Time: 5

Total Time: 32

Servings: cookies

Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Electric mixer
Baking sheets
Parchment Paper
cookie scoop

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

1 cup Unsalted butter softened
1 cup Granulated sugar
1 cup Packed brown sugar
2 large Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract

For the Dry Ingredients

2.75 cups All-purpose flour
0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon Baking soda
0.5 teaspoon Salt

For Mix-Ins

1 cup Chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
1 cup Mini marshmallows

Optional Topping

Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.
Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips and mini marshmallows until evenly distributed.
Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space in between.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but centers are soft.
Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for best texture. Don't overmix the dough to maintain chewiness. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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