Hot Chocolate Cookies: The Ultimate Cozy Winter Treat
These Hot Chocolate Cookies combine everything you love about a warm cup of cocoa — a fudgy chocolate cookie base topped with gooey mini marshmallows. They’re quick to make, super soft, chocolatey, and perfect for chilly nights, Christmas cookie trays, or anytime you’re craving a cozy treat. ⭐
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup mini marshmallows
(press on top before baking — they melt perfectly!) -
Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, or white)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper. -
Cream the Butter & Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla and mix again until smooth. -
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. -
Make the Dough:
Mix dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips if using. -
Chill:
Refrigerate dough for 20–30 minutes to make scooping easier. -
Form Cookies:
Scoop or roll 1½-inch balls of dough and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
Press 2–3 mini marshmallows into the tops of each cookie. -
Bake:
Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges look set but centers are soft.
Cool 5 minutes on the sheet before moving to a wire rack.
Notes
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Don’t overbake! Cookies will continue to set as they cool.
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If marshmallows brown too much, press on after baking and pop back into the warm oven 1 minute.
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Use fresh mini marshmallows — older ones may not melt well.
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Add extra chocolate chips on top before baking for bakery-style looks!