As I begin this first post of the 2018 #ChristmasCookiesWeek event with my fabulous blogger friends, it is near 80 degrees F. I think it’s kind of funny that my first cookie is hot chocolate cookies. It just seems too warm for something called hot chocolate. But I thought it was the perfect choice to kick off the event.
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This cookie is rich, chock full of chocolate and marshmallows. Just like a warm cup of cocoa. In fact, they would be perfect with warm cup of cocoa. I made them to take to a potluck and came home with an empty tray. They are THAT good.
I have a lot of chocolate cookie recipes on the site, including Mexican hot chocolate cookies, nutty triple chocolate cookies, and Alex’s double chocolate white chip cookies to name a few. These hot chocolate cookies are the chocolatiest ones yet.
With cocoa, four packages of hot cocoa and chocolate chunks these cookies are a chocolate lovers dream come true. I like to make trays of cookies with a variety of choices and this one will be included for sure this year. These cookies will probably become my family’s new favorite.
Hot Chocolate Cookies
Hot Chocolate Cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, I used Adams Extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- ⅔ cup baking cocoa
- 4 packets hot cocoa
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chunks
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheets with a Silpat and set aside.
- Combine butter, sugar, brown sugar, and Adams pure vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine flour, baking soda, hot cocoa, and salt in a bowl and stir well.
- Slowly add dry mix into butter mixture until blended well. Be careful not to over mix. Add chocolate chunks and mix briefly until they are distributed.
- Fold mini marshmallows into cookie mix.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, drop onto prepared cookie sheet, 2-inches apart. Bake for 14-16 minutes.
- Remove from cookie sheet and let cool.
Notes
Some marshmallows may melt into the batter, that's OK. They will still taste delicious. If you'd like, press one or two mini marshmallows on top of each cookie before baking.
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Liz @ Books n' Cooks says
These cookies would be a hit in my house, with that combo of chocolate and marshmallows. (And too funny, posting hot chocolate cookies on an 80F day!)
Cindy says
I’ll put the coffee on. Pass the plate!
Chelsey says
What a fun idea for Christmas cookies! I love the pockets of marshmallows, perfect for the holidays!
Carlee says
I love the marshmallows in them, that makes them extra fun!
Valentina | The Baking Fairy says
I love that you used hot cocoa mix in these cookies! What a fun idea to really pack in the chocolate flavor!
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck says
Oh yum, you’re breaking out all the yummy cookie ingredients this holiday season!!!
Susan Broughton says
Classic Chocolate Chip is what my family loves.
Karen says
This is a great way to have your hot chocolate when it’s 80 degrees outside!
Jan says
I can’t wait to try this!
Sue Lau says
This is the perfect way to pack some hot chocolate into a brown bag lunch!
Christie says
Oh my word these look so good!! I’m a sucker for a chocolate cookie but I love the mini marshmallows in these. Adding hot cocoa to my grocery list.
Cathy P says
Chocolate chip cookies have always been my favorite to make!
Barrie Mooney says
I love the idea of eating my hot cocoa! These would be a hit in my house for sure!
Laura Sharp says
I love making the classic – chocolate chip!
Maureen says
Ellen, I could really dig in to a batch of these cookies! Way up North where I live the temps have been chilly for a while and hot cocoa is always on my mind! I can imagine how good these cookies are.