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Close-up of cocoa cookies with chocolate chips and small white marshmallow pieces on top, arranged in a row on a white surface.

Hot Cocoa Cookies

Chef Jenn
Hot Cocoa Cookies are soft, chocolatey cookies made with hot cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and freeze-dried marshmallows. They’re chewy, sweet, and perfect for cold weather or holiday baking.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 175 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sticks butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 hot cocoa mix packages or ¾ cup hot cocoa mix
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips regular or mini
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows freeze-dried

Instructions
 

  • Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  • Whisk together the flour, hot cocoa mix, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a thick dough forms.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips and freeze-dried marshmallows.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Scoop the dough into 1 ½-inch balls and place on the baking sheet with 1-inch spacing.
  • Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set.
  • Cool on the baking sheets for 3–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Freeze-dried marshmallows are key; don’t swap them with regular minis marshmallows!
  • Want even more cocoa flavor? Toss in a few chopped dark chocolate chunks.
  • If you’re freezing the dough, wait to add the marshmallows until just before baking.
  • Slightly underbaking keeps them chewy in the center.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 26IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword chocolate cookies, holiday cookies, hot cocoa cookies, marshmallow cookies, winter treats
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