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Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe

 Hot Chocolate Cookies bring the cozy flavor of your favorite winter drink into a soft, chewy cookie. Each bite is rich with chocolate and topped with gooey marshmallows, giving that perfect hot cocoa feel. These cookies are perfect for holidays, chilly evenings, or anytime you crave something chocolatey and warm without needing a mug.

1. Cooking Time: 25 minutes (plus cooling time)

2. Serving: 18–20 cookies

3. Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

4. Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir well and set aside.

  3. Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.

  4. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until fully combined.

  5. Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a thick dough forms.

  6. Add chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.

  7. Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

  8. Bake: Bake for 8–9 minutes, then remove from the oven. Quickly press 3–4 mini marshmallows on top of each warm cookie. Return to the oven for another 1–2 minutes until the marshmallows start to puff and melt slightly.

  9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Nutrition (per cookie):

  • Calories: 160

  • Carbohydrates: 22g

  • Protein: 2g

  • Fat: 8g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Sugar: 14g

6. Tips:

  • For an extra gooey center, underbake the cookies slightly and let them finish setting as they cool.

  • Use hot chocolate mix instead of cocoa powder for a milder flavor.

  • Sprinkle a little sea salt on top for a sweet-salty twist.

  • Add a drizzle of melted chocolate over cooled cookies for a bakery-style finish.

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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