Hot chocolate cookies are a classic American dessert. They are usually made with chocolate chips and sugar, but you can also use different flavors like peppermint or strawberry. The key to making hot chocolate cookies is to make them very soft and fluffy. You can also use a baking soda and baking powder to make them even softer. Finally, you should add some melted butter or margarine to the cookies before they are baked.
Hot Cocoa Cookies
This one is for all of my chocolate lovers. These hot chocolate cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! These homemade hot cocoa cookies couldn’t get any better. They’re so rich, chocolatey, and delicious! Topped off with gooey marshmallow, chocolate icing, and some sprinkles, these cookies taste just like a comforting cup of hot chocolate! For more chocolate treats, be sure to check out my Devil’s Food Cake and Red Velvet Cake Truffles.
How to Make Hot Chocolate Cookies
Melt together the butter and chocolate. Whisk together the dry ingredients. Beat together the sugar, eggs and vanilla and add the chocolate mix. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients and let chill. Roll the dough into balls and bake. Just before the cookies are fully baked, press in a marshmallow and place back in the oven until done. Mix together the ingredients for the chocolate icing and spoon over the cooled cookies. Top with sprinkles.
Just like your favorite cup of hot cocoa, these cookies are richly chocolatey, with gooey marshmallow for the perfect finish!
How to Freeze
Hot cocoa cookies freeze beautifully! If you are planning to freeze from the start, don’t ice them yet. However, the marshmallows will actually keep their texture quite nicely after thawing! Once they have fully cooled, place them on a baking sheet to freeze (about 30 minutes to 1 hour). Then transfer them to a resealable, freezer-safe bag. They will keep well for 3 months. Thaw frozen cookies at room temperature for an hour or two before icing and serving. You can pop them in the oven briefly if you want to warm them up. I just know you are going to love these decadent hot chocolate cookies! They are so simple to make, but super impressive to serve. Luckily this recipe makes a fairly large batch, because they will disappear quickly! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
