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Hot Cocoa Cookies

Decadent Hot Cocoa Cookies Here to Warm Your Heart

These Hot Cocoa Cookies are rich, fudgy treats that mimic classic hot cocoa, topped with gooey marshmallows — perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows Substitute with larger marshmallows if needed
  • cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Essential for chocolate flavor
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Balances bitterness from cocoa
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and chewiness
  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Helps cookies rise
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Chocolate Ganache Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 egg to the mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in 1 cup mini marshmallows.
  6. Scoop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes, adding extra marshmallows on top halfway through.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare chocolate ganache and drizzle over cooled cookies.
  10. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are freezer-friendly and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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