Description
Delicious cookies that capture the essence of hot cocoa, with a rich, fudgy texture and a delightful chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Mini Marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mini marshmallows if using.
- Drop dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space in between (about 2 inches apart).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Timing is key when baking; look for cracked tops and set edges for doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, chocolate, hot cocoa, winter treats