These Hot Chocolate Cookies combine the rich flavor of hot cocoa mix with gooey marshmallows and semi-sweet chocolate chips. A perfect holiday treat that tastes exactly like a mug of hot chocolate in cookie form. Soft, chewy, and irresistibly fudgy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.66 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 packets hot cocoa mix (approx 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows or marshmallow bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until fluffy (approx 2 mins). Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, hot cocoa mix, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Chill dough for 30 minutes if sticky.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes. (Optional: Press marshmallows on top during last 2 mins).
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.