Hot Cocoa Cookies

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5

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    497 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Hot Cocoa Cookies

Hot Cocoa Cookies have a homemade chocolate cookie base, a gooey marshmallow topping, and a drizzle of melted chocolate. If you love peppermint, add crushed candy canes and a hint of peppermint extract for Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup butter (barely softened)
  • 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups flour (for thicker cookies, may use 2 3/4 cups)
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 8 large marshmallows cut in half
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (melted for drizzling)
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup candy canes optional, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl halfway through.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla extract (if using peppermint extract, add it now) and mix for 1 minute longer.
  3. Add cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Mix just until combined. Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes, just until the edges are set.
  5. Remove the cookies from the oven and quickly press half of a large marshmallow (cut side down) onto the center of each cookie. Return the cookies to the oven for 2 minutes, just until the marshmallows puff slightly.
  6. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second increments until melted. You may want to add 1-2 teaspoons of oil to make the chocolate thinner and to melt easier.
  8. Drizzle the cooled cookies with melted chocolate. Use a piping bag, a spoon, or a knife. For a peppermint twist, sprinkle crushed candy canes on the drizzle before it sets.

Notes

  • May add more marshmallows if so desired. You can also add mini marshmallows throughout the chocolate cookie.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 497kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.5g (25%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 291mg (12%) Potassium 304mg (6%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 41g (82%) Vitamin A 405IU (8%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 497 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 497kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 291mg 12%
Potassium 304mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 41g 82%
Vitamin A 405IU 8%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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