Hot Chocolate Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    35 mins

  • Additional Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 45 mins

  • Servings

    35 cookies

  • Calories

    180 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Hot Chocolate Cookies

My adorable hot chocolate cookies start with a fudgy chocolate cookie base and finish with marshmallows and more chocolate. They are so fun and decadent! Recipe includes a how-to video!

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Ingredients

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  • 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 4 large eggs room temperature preferred
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup natural cocoa powder
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • 18 marshmallows cut in half

Chocolate topping

  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
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Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until completely combined.
  3. In a separate medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until completely combined.
  5. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (I usually chill mine overnight).
  6. After the dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line several baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  7. Scoop dough into 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized balls and roll into a smooth ball with the palms of your hands, then roll through granulated sugar until completely coated. Transfer to a baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 2” apart and bake in center rack of 350F (175C) oven for 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, ensure your marshmallows are prepared (cut in half)
  8. Immediately after removing cookies from the oven, carefully press half a marshmallow directly into the center of the cookie (sticky side down). Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for several minutes before carefully transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely before topping with chocolate.

Chocolate topping

  1. Combine chocolate and heavy cream in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 25 seconds, stir well, and heat again for 25 seconds longer, if needed. Whisk well until mixture is completely smooth. Let cool slightly at room temperature.
  2. Drizzle chocolate topping over the tops of the cookies. Allow ganache to set before serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 93mg (4%) Potassium 62mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 184IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 35cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Potassium 62mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 184IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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