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 mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Chill Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot chocolate cookies, hot cocoa cookies
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 351kcal
- 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
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!!
- 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.
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