Description
Indulge in the warmth of winter with these delightful Hot Chocolate Cookies, perfect for any festive gathering or cozy night in. Infused with real hot cocoa mix, each cookie is a rich chocolate treat that features a unique twist of Mallow Bits—tiny marshmallows that melt beautifully to enhance the overall flavor. Whether you’re preparing for a cookie exchange or simply craving a sweet snack, this recipe is easy to follow and yields 36 mouthwatering cookies. Enjoy them with a glass of milk, warm from the oven, or as part of a dessert platter at your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 packages hot cocoa mix (not sugar-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Mallow Bits
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars using a standing mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, hot cocoa mix, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually mix this dry blend into the wet ingredients until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips and Mallow Bits.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg