Description
Warm, gooey, and deeply chocolatey, these *Chewy Hot Cocoa Cookies* are the ultimate comfort treat. With rich Dutch cocoa, pockets of melty chocolate chunks, and gooey marshmallows, every bite brings back the cozy vibes of sipping hot cocoa on a winter night. Whether you’re looking for quick dessert ideas, easy holiday cookies, or comforting food ideas for colder months, this easy recipe is a must-try. Ideal for baking sessions, snack time, or festive dessert platters — it’s everything you want in a chewy, crowd-pleasing cookie.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows, frozen for 10–15 minutes
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chunks and frozen mini marshmallows gently.
6. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a richer, smoother chocolate flavor.
Freezing the marshmallows before adding keeps them from fully melting.
Don’t overbake — cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chewy hot cocoa cookies, chocolate cookies, easy dessert, winter snack, hot chocolate cookies