Hot Chocolate Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
35 cookies
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Calories
180 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Hot Chocolate Cookies
Description
These Hot Chocolate Cookies begin with a creamed mixture of softened butter and a combination of granulated and light brown sugar, to which eggs and vanilla extract are added. The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, natural cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. After combining, the dough is chilled to firm up. It is portioned into balls rolled in granulated sugar for a slight crunch on the exterior. Cookies are baked until just set, then topped immediately with marshmallow halves, which soften and melt slightly from residual heat. A rich milk chocolate and heavy cream topping is prepared as a glaze to complete these decadent treats.
The cookies provide a chocolatey base with moist, tender crumb and a surprise marshmallow center softened by warmth. Rolling the dough in sugar adds a delicate crust that contrasts with the gooey middle. The baked time and chilling step help control texture and spread.
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days or longer in the refrigerator to preserve freshness.
Ingredients
- 12 Tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 4 egg room temperature preferred, large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder natural
- 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
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until completely combined.
- In a separate medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until completely combined.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (I usually chill mine overnight).
- After the dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line several baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 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)
- 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
- 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.
- Drizzle chocolate topping over the tops of the cookies. Allow ganache to set before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies airtight at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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