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HOT CHOCOLATE COOKIES Christmas Cookies

Irresistibly Gooey Hot Chocolate Cookies for Christmas Joy

These Hot Chocolate Cookies are a festive treat perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas cookies, easy baking, Festive Desserts, Gooey Cookies, holiday treats, Hot Chocolate Cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Kosher or table
  • 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Dark for richer taste
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Chocolate Extract Can replace with vanilla if needed

For the Topping

  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows Or larger chopped marshmallows
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For glazing

For the Glaze

  • 0.25 cup Melted Butter
  • 0.5 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 0.25 cup Hot Water Adjust for thickness

Instructions

How to Make Hot Chocolate Cookies

  • Melt butter and semi-sweet chocolate together in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before adding to other ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a stand mixer, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and chocolate extract. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Gradually add the cooled chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and stir in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
  • Wrap the cookie dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a tablespoon, scoop dough portions and roll into balls. Place on the prepared sheet and gently press down.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes, then place mini marshmallows on top of each cookie, returning to bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  • In a bowl, mix melted butter, cocoa powder, hot water, and powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

For a festive touch, consider adding crushed peppermint on top of the glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg