Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe

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4.6

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    20 cookies

  • Calories

    187 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Soft, chewy, richly chocolate-y, and topped with marshmallows and icing, these easy hot cocoa cookies are the perfect treat!

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Ingredients

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For the Cookies

  • cup salted butter (⅔ stick)
  • 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 10 marshmallows

For the Icing

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted (⅛ stick)
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • Rainbow sprinkles optional
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Instructions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the butter and chocolate at 30-second intervals, stirring well until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until frothy.
  4. Add the chocolate mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Roll the dough into balls. Place on the baking sheet at least 2 inches apart. Flatten the balls slightly. Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes.
  8. While cookies are baking, cut the marshmallows in half. Once cookies are baked, place a marshmallow (cut side down) into the center of each cookie and lightly press down. Place cookies back into the oven for another 2-3 minutes.
  9. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the chocolate icing, combine all icing ingredients except for the sprinkles in a bowl and mix together with a whisk.
  11. Place the wire rack with cookies over a baking sheet. Spoon a small amount of icing onto the top of each marshmallow. Top with sprinkles.

Notes

  • Storage: Store hot chocolate cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Don't over mix the cookie dough when you add in the dry ingredients. Over mixing can cause the dough to lose air and the gluten can overdevelop.
  • Bake the cookies in a fully preheated oven so that they cook through evenly.
  • Let the cookies cool before icing them; otherwise, it will slide off.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 61mg (3%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 61mg 3%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 140IU 3%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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