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Hot Chocolate Cookies

These soft and chewy Hot Chocolate Cookies are topped with gooey marshmallows and a rich ganache drizzle. They’re perfect for any winter gathering!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot chocolate cookies, hot cocoa cookies
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 351kcal
Author: Ryan Allen

Ingredients

  • 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • In a heavy-duty saucepan, melt butter and dark chocolate chips over low heat. Stir continuously until well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix sugars, salt, baking powder, flour, vanilla, and eggs on high speed for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
  • With the mixer on slow speed, add melted chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder, and chocolate chips.
  • Preheat oven to 350°—line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool to the touch.
  • Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, place cookies on the lined cookie sheets. Space each cookie about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake cookies between 9-11 minutes until the edges look baked. The cookies will still look a little undercooked in the middle. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and quickly sprinkle mini marshmallows on top of each cookie. Return the cookies to the oven for 30-45 seconds or until the marshmallow melts slightly. Remove the cookies from the oven and cool completely.

Chocolate Ganache

  • In a small saucepan, bring heavy whipping cream to a slight simmer. Remove the pan from the stove and whisk in semi-sweet chocolate chips. Whisk until all the chips are melted. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle the ganache over each cookie. Let each cookie set for about an hour or until the chocolate has hardened slightly (for a faster set time, put the cookies in the refrigerator). Serve and enjoy!!

Notes

  • Chill the dough: Don’t skip this step! Refrigerating the dough ensures that the cookies don’t spread too much while baking.
  • Allow the cookies to cool: Be sure to let the cookies cool completely before adding the chocolate drizzle to ensure it doesn’t melt or slide off.
  • Storing: Store in a single layer (or with parchment in between layers) in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze the cookies for up to 3 months, but be sure to allow them to thaw at room temperature before serving.
  • Smaller cookies: Use a smaller cookie scoop and note that they will take less time to bake, about 7-9 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg