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Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe

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These Hot Chocolate Cookies are a delightful treat combining rich cocoa, hot chocolate mix, and gooey mini marshmallows baked into perfectly soft and chewy cookies. They feature a sweet marshmallow center wrapped in a cocoa-infused dough and coated with sugar for a crunchy exterior, making them the ultimate cozy dessert for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (part of the 3/4 cup divided)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ounce packet hot chocolate mix
  • 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Coating and Filling

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (remaining from 3/4 cup, for rolling)
  • 120 mini marshmallows (about 5–6 per cookie for 24 cookies)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prepare for baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar together until fluffy and well combined, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until fully incorporated for a smooth mixture.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, hot chocolate mix, cocoa powder, baking soda, and kosher salt to the wet ingredients. Mix just until a dough forms, being careful not to overmix to keep your cookies tender.
  4. Shape Dough and Add Marshmallows: Using a 1 1/2 to 2 Tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out 24 even scoops of dough. Roll each into a ball, then flatten into a disc. Place the discs several inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Add about 5-6 mini marshmallows on top of each disc, then carefully wrap the dough around the marshmallows, pinching the seams closed to enclose them completely. Roll each formed cookie in the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar to coat the surface smoothly.
  5. Bake and Cool: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops crack and the melted marshmallows peek through. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough once flour and dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies.
  • Wrapping the dough securely around the marshmallows keeps them melted inside while baking.
  • Chilling the dough briefly before baking can reduce spreading and help maintain cookie shape.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them fresh and chewy.

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