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Soft and Chewy Hot Chocolate Cookies

Three soft, dark chocolate hot chocolate cookies topped with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows on a white plate.
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Make these soft, chewy cookies that taste just like your favorite warm cup of hot chocolate, complete with cocoa flavor, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows. This easy recipe is perfect for cozy nights or holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix (powdered)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and hot cocoa mix.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and mini marshmallows gently.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra gooey centers, press a few extra mini marshmallows onto the tops of the dough balls just before baking.
  • If you want a richer chocolate flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
  • These cookies taste best when eaten the day they are baked, but you can store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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