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Hot Chocolate Cookie

Indulgent Hot Chocolate Cookies for a Cozy Treat

Hot Chocolate Cookies are high-protein, gluten-free, and dairy-free treats perfect for a wholesome snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Chocolate Protein Powder Use high-quality powder
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Oats Certified gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Or cacao powder
  • 1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter Almond butter can be used
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Real maple syrup preferred
  • 1/2 cup Milk Any milk type, non-dairy options allowed
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
Gooey Goodness
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows Can add festive candy cane pieces
  • 6 pieces Large Marshmallows For the topping before baking

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Ice cream scoop

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: chocolate protein powder, gluten-free oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the wet ingredients: natural peanut butter, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until a thick batter forms.
  4. Fold in the mini marshmallows gently into the dough.
  5. Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, flatten each ball, and top with a large marshmallow.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until set and edges are golden.
  7. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 105mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These cookies are customizable and can include festive flavors like peppermint or nuts.

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