Hot Chocolate Cookies — The Ultimate Cozy Winter Treat
Nothing says winter like a warm cup of hot cocoa—unless it’s baked into a cookie! These Hot Chocolate Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with hot cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and marshmallow bits for the ultimate holiday treat. They’re a crowd favorite at Christmas parties and cookie swaps!
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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⅔ cup brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3¼ cups all-purpose flour*
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4 packets hot cocoa mix (not sugar-free!)
*or ¾ cup loose hot cocoa mix -
1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 cup chocolate chips
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1 cup Mallow Bits (not mini marshmallows)***
Instructions
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In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, hot cocoa mix, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully combined.
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Stir in chocolate chips and Mallow Bits.
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Cover dough and chill for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours for best flavor and texture).
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When ready to bake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
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Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats
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Roll or scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
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Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and lightly browned.
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Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
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Mallow Bits (the crunchy, tiny marshmallows often in hot cocoa mix) work best — regular mini marshmallows melt into sticky puddles.
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Double chocolate fun: Use chocolate chunks instead of chips for extra gooey pockets.
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For extra marshmallow flavor, press a few Mallow Bits on top before baking.
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If dough feels too dry after chilling, let it warm up for 10 minutes before scooping.