5.0 from 9 votes
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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 497 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (barely softened)
- 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour (for thicker cookies, may use 2 3/4 cups)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 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 Crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- 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.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract (if using peppermint extract, add it now) and mix for 1 minute longer.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Mix just until combined. Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
- May add more marshmallows if so desired. You can also add mini marshmallows throughout the chocolate cookie.
Nutrition Information
Calories
497kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
291mg
(12%)
Potassium
304mg
(9%)
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
% 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.