These Hot Cocoa Cookies are such a fun and delicious treat for the holiday season. They are soft, chewy, and of course chocolate-y. Keep scrolling to find the recipe.
There’s nothing like a piping hot cup of cocoa on a cold winter day. The rich and creamy chocolate swirled with those mini marshmallows and (if you know what’s good) a hefty topping of whipped cream — perfection! Now, what if you could get those flavors into one delicious, decadent bite? This recipe for Hot Cocoa Cookies does just that. Plus, it’s a cookie everyone will love. And it can be enjoyed long past the winter season… why put a seasonal limit on pure joy, right?!
As I mentioned, I believe that there’s nothing more nostalgic and comforting than sipping a mug of hot cocoa by the fireplace during the holidays. Well…until now. Taking one bite of this cookie will have you transported to your favorite holiday memories. And, probably, instantly reaching for another cookie. Yes, they are *that* good!
Undoubtedly, Hot Cocoa Cookies are the ultimate holiday cookie. They’re so rich and decadent, full of the chocolate-y goodness of hot cocoa, but in cookie form. Plus, they have an ooey gooey melted marshmallow topping!
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Hot Cocoa Cookies ~ rich double chocolate cookies topped with melted marshmallow. The perfect cookies for the holiday season!
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon hot water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 10–11 large marshmallows, cut in half
- shaved chocolate for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper
- Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer cream butter, white sugar and brown sugar.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract
- In a small cup combine hot water & baking soda until it dissolves completely, then beat into wet mixture
- In a separate bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, salt and cinnamon
- Beat dry ingredients into wet ingredients 1/2 cup at a time
- Stir in chocolate chips
- Refrigerate dough for at least 15 minutes
- Form into 20-22 balls and place on baking sheet at least 2 inches apart
- Bake for 8 minutes. Press halved marshmallow onto top of each cookie, and bake for another 2-3 minutes until slightly melted
- Transfer to a cooling rack and finish with a sprinkle of shaved chocolate
Keywords: hot cocoa cookies, hot chocolate cookies, chocolate marshmallow cookies, chocolate christmas cookies, double chocolate cookies
Can I make these Hot Cocoa cookies gluten-free?
Of course, yes! To do so, simply sub in a 1:1 gluten-free flour. Generally, my favorites are Pillsbury and Bob’s Red Mill.
Can I use mini marshmallows?
Of course, mini marshmallows will work just as well. In that case, follow the same instructions, but top with 2-3 mini marshmallows instead of 1/2 a large one.
As always, if you make these Hot Cocoa Cookies or any of my other recipes I’d love to know how they turned out. Please leave a review, and be sure to tag me on Instagram @Hungry.Blonde! xoxo GG
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Mine turned out just like the photo and taste divine!
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These were my Christmas cookies this year! I have made them twice in 2 days. Perfect, easy recipe, great texture, and I love the addition of cinnamon. My husband couldn’t stop eating them 🙂
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Beautiful and delicious cookie. Used shaved red candy melts for a pop of color.
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