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Hot Chocolate Christmas Cookies

Hot Chocolate Christmas Cookies

Delightful Hot Chocolate Christmas Cookies that capture the cozy flavors of the season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • 12 large marshmallows halved

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chunks carefully.
  7. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet using heaping tablespoons.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are set.
  9. Remove from oven and press a marshmallow half into each cookie.
  10. Return to oven for 2–3 more minutes until marshmallows puff.
  11. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  12. Serve warm for the ultimate hot cocoa cookie experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 11g

Notes

These cookies can be customized with different chocolate types or nuts for extra flavor and texture.

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