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Festive tray of homemade Hot Cocoa Cookies topped with marshmallows for Christmas Desserts. 26

Homemade Hot Cocoa Cookies – Delicious Christmas Dessert Ideas


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

These soft and chewy hot cocoa cookies capture the cozy charm of sipping cocoa by the fire. Packed with rich chocolate flavor, mini chocolate chips, and gooey marshmallows, they make perfect holiday treats for gatherings, gifting, or enjoying by the tree. Easy to bake and fun to decorate, these cookies bring warmth and festive cheer to every bite.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

    2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

    3. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

    4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until combined.

    5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

    6. Fold in mini chocolate chips gently with a spatula.

    7. Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

    8. Bake for 8–9 minutes, then remove and press mini marshmallows onto each cookie.

    9. Return to oven for 1–2 minutes to melt marshmallows lightly.

    10. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cookie

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