Description
Delight in these warm, gooey Hot Chocolate Cookies bursting with rich dark chocolate and topped with melted marshmallows. Perfectly soft and chocolaty, these cookies offer a nostalgic hot cocoa experience in every bite, ideal for cozying up on chilly days.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 17.5 ounces packet of sugar cookie mix
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Topping
- 12 marshmallows (halved) or 36 mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line multiple baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sugar cookie mix, dark chocolate chips, and cocoa powder until evenly mixed.
- Incorporate butter and egg: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat in the softened butter and large egg with the dry mixture until a thick dough forms, usually about 2 to 3 minutes. The dough may seem crumbly at first but will come together as you continue mixing.
- Shape the dough balls: Use a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the dough, then roll each portion into golf ball-sized spheres for uniform cookies.
- Bake the cookies partially: Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake one sheet at a time for 11 to 14 minutes, or until the cookies start to firm at the edges but remain soft in the center.
- Add marshmallow topping: Immediately after the first bake, press half a marshmallow or three mini marshmallows into the center of each cookie to allow for expansion.
- Final bake for marshmallow melt: Return the cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the marshmallows puff up and develop a light golden color around the edges.
- Cool the cookies: Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes to set and avoid breakage before transferring them to a cooling rack or serving plate.
- Serve: Enjoy the cookies warm alongside your favorite hot drink for a cozy treat.
Notes
- For softer cookies, avoid overbaking during the first bake; check for just-firm edges.
- Use room temperature butter for better mixing and dough consistency.
- Substitute mini marshmallows for halved large marshmallows for easier portioning.
- These cookies are best enjoyed warm; store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently to soften.
- You can add a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter to balance sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
