Description
Warm comfort meets sweet indulgence in these hot chocolate cookies, blending rich cocoa flavors with irresistible chocolate chip goodness. Delightful winter treats promise to melt hearts and satisfy chocolate cravings with each deliciously chocolatey bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3/4 cup hot cocoa mix (4 packets)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Mallow Bits (freeze-dried marshmallows)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream softened butter with sugars until light and airy, then gently incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and uniform.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl, gradually incorporating the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until a cohesive dough forms.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips and Mallow Bits into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Wrap the dough tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and dough to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for cookie preparation.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion dough into 2-tablespoon rounds, strategically placing each ball 2 inches apart to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes, watching for slightly browned edges as an indicator of perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and enhance flavor depth during baking.
- Swap chocolate chips with dark chocolate chunks for a more intense cocoa experience.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make cookies suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Roll cookie edges in crushed graham crackers before baking for extra texture and crunch.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg