Description

Get ready to fall in love with these Chewy Hot Cocoa Cookies—a soft, chocolatey winter treat with gooey marshmallow centers and rich chocolate glaze. Topped with festive sprinkles, they’re the perfect dessert for cozy nights, cookie swaps, or last-minute party trays. This easy recipe brings all the nostalgic flavors of hot cocoa into a fun, handheld dessert. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast sweets, easy dessert ideas, or holiday food ideas, these cookies will become your go-to favorite.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

12 large marshmallows, halved

3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

3 tablespoons heavy cream

2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until smooth.

5. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.

6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.

7. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and press a halved marshmallow, cut side down, into the center of each cookie.

8. Return cookies to the oven for 2 more minutes until marshmallows puff slightly.

9. While cookies bake, melt chocolate chips and heavy cream in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.

10. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then spoon chocolate glaze over the marshmallow centers.

11. Immediately top with sprinkles while the glaze is wet.

12. Let cookies cool completely so glaze can set before serving or storing.

Notes

Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too soft or sticky; it will help control spreading during baking.

For the best marshmallow texture, use halved large marshmallows pressed in partway through baking.

Add sprinkles immediately after glazing so they stick well before it sets.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg