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Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Hot Chocolate Cookies

These cookies are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of hot chocolate in a chewy, delicious cookie form.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 4 packages hot cocoa mix or 3/4 cups, not sugar free
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Mallow Bits mini marshmallows do not work the same

Equipment

  • Standing Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Silicone Baking Mats

Method
 

  1. Beat butter and sugars in large bowl with standing mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
  2. In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients. Gradually beat dry ingredients into butter mixture until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and Mallow Bits. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
  3. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drop 2 tablespoons dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets lined with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes; remove to wire racks and cool.

Notes

Mallow Bits provide the perfect texture in these cookies, giving them that classic hot chocolate touch without creating a sticky mess.