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Hot Chocolate Cookie Recipe

Warm, gooey, and packed with rich chocolate flavor, these Hot Chocolate Cookies are like a cozy cup of cocoa in dessert form! Topped with melty marshmallows and a hint of sweetness, they’re perfect for chilly evenings or holiday treats.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 157.26kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 36 cookies

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour*
  • 4 packages hot cocoa mix** or 3/4 cups hot cocoa mix – NOT SUGAR FREE VERSIONS
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Mallow Bits***

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars with a mixer until light and fluffy.
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  • Add eggs and vanilla; mix until well combined.
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  • In another bowl, mix all the dry ingredients.
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  • Gradually beat the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until blended.
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  • Stir in chocolate chips and Mallow Bits*. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
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  • Preheat oven to 350°F when ready to bake.
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  • Drop 2-tablespoon portions of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
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  • Bake for 9-11 minutes, let cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Nutrition

Calories: 157.26kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.93g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 6.65g | Saturated Fat: 4.07g | Cholesterol: 23.4mg | Sodium: 150.58mg | Potassium: 44.82mg | Fiber: 0.44g | Sugar: 13.55g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.67mg