Description
Get ready to cozy up with the ultimate winter treat! These Hot Chocolate Christmas Cookies are rich, chewy, and filled with pockets of gooey chocolate and melty marshmallow. They capture everything you love about a steaming mug of cocoa but in cookie form. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert idea, a fun holiday bake, or an easy cookie recipe for gifting, this festive favorite is it. Perfect for cookie trays, Christmas parties, and cold nights by the fire, this dessert is a must for your seasonal baking list. Great for quick Christmas baking, chocolate dessert lovers, and anyone searching for warm holiday food ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
12 large marshmallows, halved
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
6. Fold in the chocolate chunks carefully.
7. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet using heaping tablespoons.
8. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are set.
9. Remove from oven and press a marshmallow half into each cookie.
10. Return to oven for 2–3 more minutes until marshmallows puff.
11. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
12. Serve warm for the ultimate hot cocoa cookie experience.
Notes
To make ahead, freeze unbaked dough balls and bake fresh when needed.
Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chunks for the richest flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, chocolate cookies, holiday dessert, marshmallow cookies, winter treats