Decadent Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe for Cozy Nights
Indulge in these soft, chewy Hot Chocolate Cookies that capture the essence of your favorite cozy cup of hot chocolate. With gooey chocolate chunks and a sprinkle of marshmallows, they are the perfect treat for sharing or enjoying on your own.
- Author: Layla
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Optional: Mini Marshmallows for add-ins
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be thick.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: For thicker cookies, consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking. You can add mini marshmallows to the dough for a classic hot chocolate experience or sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty contrast.