These hot cocoa cookies are the perfect treat for the winter season! These soft and delicious cookies have a marshmallow on top and some ooey, gooey chocolate in the middle. You will be won’t be able to stop at just one! Cookies, especially holiday cookies, are some of the best things that we make all season long. There are SO many different varieties to choose from but the long standing favorites in our household are these Grinch Cookies, these yummy Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies or, my very favorite… Italian Christmas Cookies!
What are Hot Cocoa Cookies?
These little hot cocoa cookies are packed with chocolate and cocoa. These cookies are topped with a gooey marshmallow and baked to perfection. Just when you think they are just about perfect, you hit the melted chocolate in the center of the cookie. It really represents a cup of hot cocoa perfectly! Needless to say…These were an instant family hit at our house! Not only are these cookies insanely delicious, but they are simple as well! you probably already have all of the ingredients at home, and trust me… Once you start making them, you will always have the ingredients to make hot chocolate cookies at home because they are SO good! These are perfect for any occasion and are always a hit at a holiday cookie exchange. For more delicious holiday cookies, check out this roundup here.
Ingredients For the Best Hot Cocoa Cookies
These easy hot cocoa cookies are deliciously sweet and so fun to make! You will be very familiar with the ingredients and have most of them on hand. The marshmallows and melted chocolate take these cookies to the next level! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
Unsalted Butter: Butter helps the melting of the chocolate.Semisweet Chocolate Bars: Semisweet chocolate is the best in these cookies. Chocolate chips can be used as well.Flour: I used all purpose flour in this recipe. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Adds richness and more delicious chocolate flavor.Baking Powder: This helps your cookies rise (no one wants flat cookies)!Salt: The salt balances out the sweetness of the cookie and also enhances all of the flavors of the other ingredients. Light Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds richness to these cookies.Eggs: Room-temperature eggs are best.Vanilla Extract: Vanilla is a must in cookies and enhances chocolate flavors.Marshmallows: Cut the marshmallows in half… They will get nice and fluffy in the oven.Semisweet Chocolate Bars: The melted chocolate on top is so yummy!
How to Make Hot Cocoa Cookies
Grab your kiddos and make these fun hot cocoa cookies for the holidays or any time of year! This recipe is easy to follow and comes together quickly. Follow my easy instructions below for how to make hot cocoa cookies.
Make Dough
Bake
Toppings: I love drizzling on white chocolate sauce, yummy caramel sauce, or chocolate sauce. You can also top it with festive sprinkles or grated chocolate to make them perfect for the holiday season! Mix-Ins: If you want these hot cocoa cookies to be extra rich, then go ahead and add some mini white chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, or some toffee bits to the dough. You will taste them in every single bite!
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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
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