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Hot Chocolate Cookies

Ultimate Hot Chocolate Cookies for Cozy Chocolate Lovers

Indulge in these Hot Chocolate Cookies that are chewy, gooey, and loaded with chocolate chunks and mini marshmallows.
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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 Dough
  • 1 cup Butter Softened, can use margarine for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar can be used
  • 2 large Eggs No substitutes recommended, flax eggs can work for vegan
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour mix can be used
  • 0.75 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened Dutch-processed works best
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Can omit if using salted butter
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows No substitutes recommended
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chunks or Chips Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  4. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in mini marshmallows and chocolate chunks with a spatula.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients helps achieve a smoother dough. Avoid overmixing and check for doneness around the 10-minute mark.

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