Marshmallow-Topped Hot Chocolate Cookies
There’s nothing better than curling up on the couch on a chilly day with a mug of hot chocolate that’s filled with soft marshmallows. Unless it’s a chocolate cookie that tastes like hot chocolate complete with a big gooey marshmallow and a chunk of melted dark chocolate underneath the marshmallow! These easy hot chocolate marshmallow cookies are chewy around the edges, soft in the middle, and taste like the perfect mug of hot chocolate. But better. The marshmallows and the chunks of dark chocolate melt slightly, creating a smores effect, minus the graham crackers. I’d rather have cocoa cookies than graham crackers any day. We couldn’t get enough of this version of hot chocolate. These hot cocoa cookies are rich and decadent. The perfect holiday cookie!
Ingredients in Hot Chocolate Cookies
The Christmas hot cocoa cookies are made with simple ingredients you likely keep on hand throughout the year. To make this hot chocolate cookie recipe, you’ll need:
Unsalted butter Semisweet chocolate chips Light brown sugar Eggs Vanilla extract Unsweetened cocoa powder All-purpose flour Baking powder Salt Dark chocolate Large marshmallows
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Hot Chocolate Cookies
This is such an easy hot cocoa cookie recipe recipe! Full instructions are provided in the recipe card below, but here’s an overview:
Recipe Variations to Try
These hot chocolate marshmallow cookies are very easy to make, and you can customize the recipe a few different ways if desired.
Chocolate chunks (on top): I bet you could add something other than dark chocolate chunks to the top of each cookie. Readers have suggested toppings like peppermint patties, caramel-filled chocolate squares, Rolos, and more. I haven’t tried any of these variations myself, but they all sound so good! Chocolate chips (in the dough): I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, but for a different flavor profile you could use milk or dark chocolate chips instead (or a blend). Marshmallows: I cut large marshmallows in half, but you can add a few mini marshmallows on top if that’s all you have.
Recipe Video Tutorial
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