With mini marshmallow bits and hot cocoa mix blended right into the cookie dough, Hot Chocolate Cookies are fun and delicious!
On a cold winter day, hot chocolate is warm and cozy, kind of like a hug in a cup. Its rich and chocolatey goodness topped with little melty marshmallows is a favorite in our house.
Taking the same flavors and incorporating them into a cookie by using dehydrated marshmallow bits and instant hot chocolate powder has delicious results. These cookies are easy, fun and great for sharing!
What You’ll Need to Make Hot Chocolate Cookies
- Butter – Softened. We use regular salted butter, but unsalted butter may also be used.
- White Sugar and Brown Sugar – We use regular white granulated sugar and packed light brown sugar. You can substitute dark brown sugar if desired
- Eggs – 2 large. We use eggs at room temperature for fluffier cookies.
- Vanilla Extract – One teaspoon. Adds flavor and enhances other flavors. Also contributes to making the cookies moist.
- Flour – We prefer to use all purpose flour for best results.
- Instant Hot Chocolate Mix – We use 3 packets, which is about 1/2 cup. Any brand may be used.
- Baking Cocoa – Unsweetened, 3 tablespoons. Cocoa powder may be substituted.
- Pantry Staples – Salt, baking soda and baking powder.
- Marshmallow Bits – These are not regular marshmallows. These are are small, dehydrated marshmallows that are found in the baking aisle. The dehydrated marshmallow bits are firm in texture and will not dissolve when baking.
- Mini Chocolate Chips – 1 cup, semisweet. You may substitute white chocolate chips, peppermint chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips.
Our Favorite Cookie Scoop
Our favorite cookie scoop for most of our cookies is a #40 cookie scoop. Here’s the “scoop” on this scoop:
- This is considered a medium cookie scoop.
- The actual scoop is approximately 1.5 inches wide.
- The amount of dough scooped with this cookie scoop is about 1.5 tablespoons.
- The cookies come out about 2 3/4 inches wide, which is a medium sized cookie.
- Using a cookie scoop makes things easier, cleaner and more consistent!
How to Make Hot Chocolate Cookies
Thick, rich and chocolatey with little marshmallow bits throughout, Hot Chocolate Cookies are a really fun cookie to make and share!
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
In a large bowl, on medium speed, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl once or twice.
Add the eggs and the vanilla and mix until completely incorporated.
Reduce speed to medium-low and blend in hot chocolate mix.
Slowly add the flour into the creamed mixture until completely incorporated.
Remove the bowl from the mixer and using a spatula, fold in the marshmallow bits and chocolate chips.
Using a cookie scoop, drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet or a baking sheet lined with a silicon baking mat.
Bake the cookies on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until set.
Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Serve immediately and store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Other Easy Sweet Treats You May Like
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies – Crispy edges, soft, chewy middles, and only 15 cookies,
Maple Syrup Snickerdoodles – Soft and chewy centers with crispy edges and the perfect hint of maple.
Brown Sugar Candy – decadent and rich little bites of crumbly brown sugar heaven.
Rolo Turtles – these little bites of sweet and salty with a pecan half on top are perfection in one bite!
Toasted Macadamia Nut Lime Fudge – Creamy, sweet, nutty and zesty, this simple to make fudge always gets rave reviews!
Hot Chocolate Cookies
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 3 packets instant hot chocolate mix about 1/2 cup
- 3 tbsp baking cocoa
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup marshmallow bits
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips semisweet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, on medium speed, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl once or twice.
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix until completely incorporated.
- Reduce speed to medium-low and blend in hot chocolate mix.
- Slowly add the flour into the creamed mixture until completely incorporated.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer and using a spatula, fold in the marshmallow bits and chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet or a baking sheet lined with a silicon baking mat.
- Bake the cookies on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Serve immediately and store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
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