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Are you a Hot Cocoa fan? Well, why not take your favorite winter drink and turn it into a cookie?! These Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies unite milk chocolate and cocoa powder together with ooey-gooey mini marshmallows, which is what you would expect!

These cookies are like a delicious hug for your tastebuds like these Hubba Hubba Marshmallow Cookies, this recipe for 1 Dough – 3 Kinds of Chocolate Cookies for the Holidays,and these Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares!

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Why We Love These Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

If you’re a fan of hot chocolate, this recipe is for you! It combines two of our favorites: chocolate and marshmallows. And, you’re sure to love these hot chocolate marshmallow cookies!

They go perfect with the holidays!! Like ‘Whoa!’ It’s delectable, melty, and chocolaty flavor combination results in a hot chocolate cookie that is hard to beat.

These Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies are also the perfect bake-from-home treat to share with friends and family during the holiday season. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, it’s easy to whip up batches of these tasty goodies in no time at all.

Whether you indulge in the warm and gooey center with the melted marshmallows or the hints of chocolate flavor, these cookies are sure to bring a warm and cozy feeling to the holiday season!

Hot milk Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies recipe cocoa powder

Warm up your kitchen with this hot chocolate marshmallow cookie recipe. Featuring rich cocoa flavors and soft, gooey marshmallows, these cookies are perfect for sharing during the holiday season or enjoying with a cozy cup of cocoa. Whether you’re baking for Christmas or just craving something sweet, this recipe is easy to follow and full of chocolatey goodness.

Hot chocolate and marshmallows are definitely a family favorite here at our house. We can’t keep the hot chocolate stocked up fast enough, because we go through it like crazy during the winter months. Hot chocolate is the best, right?

I have so many fond memories of enjoying hot chocolate growing up. We would take huge scoops of Nestle Quik and add it into our hot milk in our favorite mugs and it was so yummy!

The best part was adding lots and lots of puffy marshmallows and letting them melt into the hot chocolate and not burn your tongue, while in the process of sipping! It sure hit the spot after all those chilly football and basketball games. Brrrrr!

Wish I would have had these ‘Comfy Cozy’ hot chocolate marshmallow cookie recipe to dunk in my hot chocolate back then! I’m making up for eating them now though! LOL!

Whether you’re hosting a party, a cookie exchange or just want an indulgent treat for yourself, these cookies are sure to please. So are you ready to make these crowd-pleasing cookies? Let’s bake some Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies!

Ingredients You Need

First, for this hot chocolate marshmallow cookie recipe, decide if you want to use hot chocolate cocoa mix or 100% cocoa powder, then once you’ve baked these up, you’ll taste the delicious chocolate flavor actually baked right in the cookies, along with some gooey marshmallow bits and milk chocolate chips!

unsalted butter
granulated sugar
brown sugar
eggs
vanilla extract
all-purpose flour
baking soda
salt
milk chocolate chips
100% cocoa powder or hot chocolate mix, I love Ghirardelli cocoa mix
mini marshmallow bits

Instructions How to Make Hot Chocolate Cookie Recipe with Marshmallows

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugars together until smooth. Add in eggs and mix together well.

Adding All The Goodies

Gradually add flour mixture and beat until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and the marshmallows. Scoop the dough into rounded tablespoons or use any size cookie scoop and place dough balls on prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Leave a bit of space between them, as they will spread a during baking.
Bake cookies for 8-12 minutes, depending on size and remove the baking sheet from the oven or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center.
Remove from oven. Press more marshmallows and chocolate chips gently into the tops of the cookies. Can top off with flaky sea salt or sprinkles if desired.
Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing them with a spatula. Move to a cooling rack and cool completely.

Storing Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Store the cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 4 days.

Baking Hot Chocolate Cookie Tips

Before you measure flour and the cocoa powder, make sure you fluff it up with a spoon or fork. Don’t scoop it packed up. Put the flour into the measuring cup and let it form a heap over the rim. Then use a knife to scrape away any excess flour from the top of the cup so it’s not packed down.
The key to making even thicker or chunkier cookies is to put scoops of cookie dough in the refrigerator or freezer for 10-15 minutes before baking. You can also use colder butter than normal room temperature butter to get thicker cookies. Leave a bit of space between them, as they will spread during baking even if you do make them thicker.

How Long Should I Bake These Cocoa Marshmallow Cookies?

Firstly, DO NOT over bake these hot cocoa cookies or they won’t have the soft, chewy and gooey texture you want.

The cookies are best when the cookies are just set on the tops, when you take them out of the oven. I like my cookies extra soft and gooey, so I tend to underbake these types of cookies because I know they will continue baking on the cookie sheet once I pull them from the oven to cool. And underbaking is better than overbaking when baking these cookies!

Small Cookies – 8 minutes -1 tablespoon – small cookie scoop
Medium Cookies – Bake 10 minutes – 1 & 1/2 tablespoons – medium cookie scoop
Large Quarter Cup Cookies – Bake 12 minutes – 1/4 cup – large cookie scoop

More Variations

Add a touch of cinnamon, chai spice or espresso powder for a delicious twist.
Love candies? Add some red and green m&m’s for a festive touch.
Don’t have mini marshmallow bits? Add a big sized marshmallow on top of cookies by cutting the marshmallows in half after the cookies have baked. If you want the marshmallow toasted, place the cookies back in the oven for a few minutes or use a hand-held torch.

Treat yourself and the people you love to the festive indulgence of Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies this holiday season.

Plus, these cocoa marshmallow cookies check all the boxes for the ultimate holiday indulgence, easy preparation, a classic flavor combination, sweetness, and nostalgia. They bring a warm and cozy feeling to the holidays, and there’s something for everyone to love.

I have to tell you, these hot cocoa cookies are incredibly delicious and delightfully holiday-ish! These would be so cute in mini-version too, don’t you think? Happy baking!

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More Magical Marshmallow and Chocolate Treats

"Comfy Cozy" Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Kim Lange

Delectable, insane soft, milk chocolate chip & gooey marshmallow bits with hot chocolate cocoa in a cookie version! They go perfect with the holidays!! Like 'Whoa!'

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Course Dessert

Servings Servings

Calories

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter room temperature or cool
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk chocolate chips can add more if desired, plus add more for tops (can also use white chocolate chips)
¾ cup 100% cocoa powder or hot cocoa mix or a mixture of either can also be used
1 cup mini marshmallow bits plus more for tops
Optional sea salt or Christmas sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa. Set aside.
With mixer, cream butter and sugars together until smooth. Add in eggs and mix together well.
Gradually add flour mixture and beat until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and the marshmallows. Scoop the dough into rounded tablespoons or use any size cookie scoop and place on prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Bake cookies for 8-12 minutes, depending on size and remove the baking sheet from the oven or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center.
Remove from oven. Press more marshmallows and chocolate chips gently into the tops of the cookies. Can top off with flaky sea salt or sprinkles if desired.
Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Move to a cooling rack and cool completely.