Description
Ready to level up your holiday baking? These Chewy Hot Cocoa Cookies are the ultimate cozy treat, combining gooey marshmallows, rich chocolate glaze, and a soft, fudgy base into one bite-sized delight. Perfect for cookie swaps, festive gatherings, or just a quiet night in with a cup of hot cocoa. Whether you’re looking for quick dessert ideas, fun holiday snacks, or a cozy treat for the family, this easy recipe has you covered. Packed with classic hot chocolate flavor, these cookies deliver nostalgia and comfort in every chewy bite.
Ingredients
113 g unsalted butter, softened
200 g granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
130 g all-purpose flour
60 g unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
12 large marshmallows, halved
120 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
60 ml heavy cream
festive sprinkles, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the baking sheets, spacing evenly.
7. Bake for 10 minutes, then press a halved marshmallow into each cookie.
8. Return to oven for 2 more minutes, just to soften the marshmallows.
9. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with heavy cream in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth.
10. Spoon chocolate glaze over the marshmallows and immediately top with sprinkles.
11. Let cookies cool on a wire rack until the glaze sets.
Notes
For perfectly melted marshmallows, don’t overbake in step 8—just 2 minutes is enough.
Let the glaze set fully before stacking or storing cookies to avoid sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: hot cocoa cookies, marshmallow chocolate cookies, chewy chocolate cookies, winter cookie recipe, holiday cookie recipe