Description
These Hot Chocolate Christmas Cookies are a rich and cozy holiday treat, packed with semi-sweet chocolate chunks and melty marshmallows inside a fudgy, brownie-like cookie. Perfect for gifting, cookie exchanges, or enjoying with a mug of cocoa.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients. Fold in chocolate chunks until evenly distributed. Scoop out cookie dough, flatten slightly, and stuff 3–4 mini marshmallows into the center. Roll to seal. Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm for best gooey texture.
Notes
Chill the dough before baking to help the cookies hold their shape and stay thick. Be sure to fully enclose the marshmallows to prevent oozing. For a festive twist, sprinkle crushed peppermint or drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg