Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these irresistible hot chocolate cookies that blend rich cocoa flavors and marshmallow magic. Warm, gooey centers and crisp edges invite you to savor a delightful winter treat perfect for cozy moments and sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup mallow bits
Dry Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 packages hot cocoa mix (or ¾ cup hot cocoa mix, not sugar-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Flavor Additives:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream butter and both sugars using an electric mixer until smooth and airy, creating a light base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract to enhance flavor profile.
- Separately combine flour, hot cocoa mix, salt, baking soda, and baking powder, whisking thoroughly to distribute leavening agents evenly.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips and Mallow Bits into the dough, distributing ingredients uniformly throughout.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to 24 hours, allowing flavors to meld and develop deeper taste complexity.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper for even heat distribution.
- Drop rounded dough portions approximately 2 inches apart, maintaining consistent cookie size for uniform baking.
- Bake 9-11 minutes until edges appear golden brown and centers look slightly soft, indicating perfect moisture retention.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, enabling structural stabilization before transferring to cooling rack.
- Cool completely, then store in airtight container for up to 5 days, preserving texture and flavor integrity.
Notes
- Prevent Spreading by chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes, which helps cookies maintain their shape and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Customize Flavor Profiles by experimenting with different hot cocoa mix brands or flavors, like dark chocolate, mint, or salted caramel, to create unique taste variations.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation can be achieved by substituting all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend, ensuring those with dietary restrictions can enjoy these delightful cookies.
- Storage Hack involves placing a slice of bread in the container with cooled cookies to maintain moisture and softness for several days, keeping them fresh and delectable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 48
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 108 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg