Hot Cocoa Cookies
Indulge in the rich flavors of chocolate combined with sweet marshmallows and a hint of peppermint in these delightful Hot Cocoa Cookies.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs Room temperature.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips High-quality chips recommended.
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mixing
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crushed peppermint.
Baking
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should be soft in the center.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. Consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft before baking.