Hot Chocolate Cookies
These easy Hot Chocolate Cookies made with real hot cocoa are perfect for winter or Christmas cookie exchanges.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Chilling Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 150 kcal
standing mixer
baking sheets
silicone baking mats
parchment paper
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- 4 packages hot cocoa mix or ¾ cups hot cocoa mix - NOT SUGAR FREE VERSIONS
- 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 and can be a bit of a sticky mess
Beat butter and sugars in large bowl with standing mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
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.
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.
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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