These Hot Chocolate Cookies are the ultimate winter indulgence — soft, chewy, and stuffed with gooey mini marshmallows. Infused with real hot cocoa mix and rich cocoa powder, each bite delivers cozy hot chocolate flavor in cookie form. Perfect for Christmas, cookie exchanges, or any chilly day!
10 Tablespoons (1 ¼ sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ounce packet hot chocolate mix (such as Swiss Miss or Ghirardelli)
3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
120 mini marshmallows (about 5–6 per cookie)
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and ½ cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, hot chocolate mix, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms — do not overmix.
Scoop 1½–2 tablespoon portions of dough and roll each into a smooth ball. Flatten slightly and place 5–6 mini marshmallows in the center.
Wrap dough around the marshmallows, pinching seams closed. Roll in remaining ¼ cup sugar to coat.
Arrange cookies on baking sheet several inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and marshmallows peek through soft, cracked tops.
Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
**Sophie’s Hot Chocolate Cookie Tips**
• Use room temperature butter and egg for a smoother, creamier dough.
• Roll cookies in sugar before baking for that signature sparkle and slight crunch.
• Don’t overbake — cookies should look soft when removed from the oven; they’ll firm up as they cool.
• For extra chocolate indulgence, fold in ½ cup chocolate chips or drizzle baked cookies with melted chocolate.
• To store, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
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