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Hot Cocoa Cookies Recipe

Hot Cocoa Cookies Recipe
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These Hot Cocoa Cookies combine the rich, comforting flavors of hot cocoa with a soft, chewy cookie texture, studded with chocolate chips and marshmallow bits for a delightful treat that’s perfect for cozying up on a chilly day.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups Flour
  • 4 packets Instant Hot Cocoa Mix (approximately 4 oz)
  • 1 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder

Add-ins

  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Bits

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, instant hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agents and cocoa.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, beating until everything is well combined and a dough forms.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips and Marshmallow Bits: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and marshmallow bits until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Shape and Bake Cookies: Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each for spreading. Bake for 9 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. Add Toppings: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press a few additional chocolate chips and marshmallow bits onto the tops of each cookie to enhance their appearance and flavor.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature butter to achieve a creamy consistency while creaming.
  • You can substitute Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Bits with mini marshmallows if unavailable.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft for up to 5 days.
  • To freeze, place baked cookies in an airtight container; thaw at room temperature before serving.
  • Adjust sugar levels if you prefer a less sweet cookie, but be mindful that it may affect texture.

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