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Hot Cocoa Cookies
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5 from 1 vote

Hot Cocoa Cookies

These Hot Cocoa Cookies are a cozy, chocolate lover’s dream—soft, chewy, and packed with rich cocoa flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time34 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 222kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips divided
  • ~10-12 large marshmallows cut in half
  • sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl or a bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
  • Add the baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder, and mix until combined.
  • Stir in the flour, followed by 1 cup of chocolate chips.
  • Roll the cookie dough into dough balls and place on prepared baking sheet. I fit 6 on each baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
  • After 8 minutes, press ½ of a large marshmallow into the center of each cookie. Bake for another 3 minutes.
  • Let cool for about 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Melt the remaining chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in intervals of 30 seconds.
  • Drizzle over the baked cookies and then top with sprinkles, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg