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Hot Chocolate Cookies

Decadent Hot Chocolate Cookies Loaded with Marshmallow Goodness

Indulge in these Hot Chocolate Cookies, featuring rich chocolate and gooey marshmallow pockets, perfect for winter treats.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Shortening softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour measured accurately
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder high-quality
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 packet Hot Chocolate Mix select a flavor you enjoy
For the Marshmallow Filling
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows or chopped large marshmallows

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened butter and shortening together in a mixing bowl, then gradually mix in the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt before gradually adding to the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in hot chocolate mix and mini marshmallows into the cookie dough.
  6. Scoop portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers are still soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temperature.

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