Hot Chocolate Cookies
These Hot Chocolate Cookies are cozy treats that bring warmth and chocolatey surprise to your winter evenings!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 packets hot cocoa mix (or 3/4 cup, do not use sugar-free)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Mallow Bits (avoid mini marshmallows as they can be sticky)
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, hot cocoa mix, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Slowly mix these dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and Mallow Bits. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie, placing them 2 inches apart on the sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Cool them on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.