Hot Chocolate Cookies

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Cozy up with our Hot Chocolate Cookies recipe. A chocolatey delight that captures the essence of your favorite winter drink in every bite!

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  1. Ingredients in Hot Chocolate Cookies
  2. Dehydrated Marshmallows vs Regular Mini Marshmallows
  3. Spice it Up
  4. Recipe Tip
  5. Frequently Asked Questions about Hot Chocolate Cookies
  6. More Christmas Cookie Recipes
  7. How to Make Hot Chocolate Cookies
  8. Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Like a mug of steamy, hot chocolate, baked into a cookie, this treat delivers your favorite holiday drink in a way you’ve never imagined. Cookies with the perfect amount of chewiness and marshmallows that will melt in your mouth (just like in your hot cocoa), these are great for a Christmas or holiday cookie exchange. Fall into a cloud of milk chocolate and marshmallows, you’ll be glad you did!

Ingredients in Hot Chocolate Cookies

  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Brown Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla Extract
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Hot Cocoa Mix
  • Salt
  • Baking Soda
  • Baking Powder
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Dehydrated Marshmallows
a bag of dehydrated marshmallows with some on the counter next to it


Dehydrated Marshmallows vs Regular Mini Marshmallows

  • You’ll want to use dehydrated marshmallows for this recipe, kind of like the marshmallows you find in hot cocoa mix. The difference is that when you bake with dehydrated vs regular mini marshmallows, the regular mini marshmallows melt in the cookies, causing there to be holes in the cookie. Another issue with these, they stick to your baking pan, causing headache when you’re trying to get your cookies off the parchment paper or silicone mat.
  • Dehydrated marshmallows work much better because they only puff up a little bit. They melt a bit and become slightly chewy, yum!
  • You can find dehydrated marshmallows on Amazon, as well as stores like Target and Walmart. The most common brand I’ve seen at grocery stores is Jet Puffed Bits. They are inexpensive as well.
hot chocolate cookies on a baking sheet

Spice it Up

These cookies are practically perfect in every way already, but if you are looking for a way to add some zing to this thing, here are some suggestions:

  • Crushed peppermint- this flavor goes so well with hot chocolate, have you ever put a candy cane in a mug of hot cocoa?
  • Dark chocolate ganache- the slightly bitter taste of the dark chocolate will compliment the sweet flavors of this cookie.
  • Sprinkles- fun, holiday sprinkles could be incorporated into the dough or sprinkled on top of ganache if you so choose.
  • Nutella- a drizzle of Nutella would go far!
  • Crushed chocolate covered espresso beans- coffee and chocolate, a match made in heaven!
  • Chunky sea salt- no one ever DIDN’T like salty chocolate.

Recipe Tip

Hot Chocolate Cookie dough balls on a baking sheet

If you incorporate the marshmallows into the batter, they will soften and then puff up during baking. To avoid this, press a few dehydrated marshmallows down onto each cookie dough ball right before baking.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hot Chocolate Cookies

How do you store Hot Chocolate Cookies?

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

How do you get the same sized cookie every time?

You can make cookie dough balls or use a cookie scoop or make sure that your cookies are all the same size and shape, which helps them to bake evenly.

Can I freeze Hot Chocolate Cookies?

Yes, you can place fully cooled cookies in an airtight container or a freezer safe bag and keep in the freezer for up to two months.

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How to Make Hot Chocolate Cookies

hot chocolate cookies on a plate

Hot Chocolate Cookies

5 from 1 vote
Cozy up with our Hot Chocolate Cookies recipe. A chocolatey delight that captures the essence of your favorite winter drink in every bite!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
    butter and sugar creamed together
  • Add eggs and vanilla and mix to combine.
    butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla mixed in a bowl
  • In a separate bowl combine flour, hot cocoa mix, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
    dry ingredients for cookies in a bowl
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while mixing. Mix until just combined. The mixture will be just a bit drier than normal cookie dough.
    chocolate cookie dough in a bowl
  • Fold in chocolate chips. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
    chocolate cookie dough in a bowl with chocolate chips
  • Preheat oven to 350. Scoop cookie dough into 1-2 inch balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Press a few dehydrated marshmallows into each dough ball.
    Hot Chocolate Cookie dough balls on a baking sheet
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
    hot chocolate cookies on a plate

Notes

  • Regular marshmallows will puff up in the oven and make a sticky mess. 
  • If the marshmallows are browning too quickly, move the oven rack down one level.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 218IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg

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Kelsey Crist

Kelsey lives in Washington with her husband, Alex, and two cats, Diana and Nova. Her happy place is in the kitchen listening to an audiobook and trying new recipes. When she's not in the kitchen you can find her hiking, shopping at Trader Joe's, or playing Animal Crossing. Her favorite food is pasta and Alex loves when she makes Homemade Oreos.

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