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Hot Cocoa Cookies

Indulge in Warm and Gooey Hot Cocoa Cookies

These Hot Cocoa Cookies deliver a rich chocolate flavor with gooey marshmallows, perfect for cozy winter nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Sweetness
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
For Binding and Flavor
  • 1 large egg can substitute with a flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups butter can substitute with vegan butter
For the Topping
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows or use jumbo marshmallows cut in half
  • 1 cup chocolate ganache store-bought can be used

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • spatula
  • wire rack
  • Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and press mini marshmallows on top.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, adding an extra mini marshmallow halfway through the baking.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with chocolate ganache.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the dough and keep an eye on the cookies while they bake.

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