Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

Yes, but omit the salt called for in the recipe to prevent over-salting your hot chocolate cookies.

What if my cookies turn out too dry?

This usually happens from overbaking. Remember that the cookies continue cooking on the hot pan even after removing from the oven, so err on the side of slightly underbaked.

Can I substitute the hot chocolate mix?

You can use any brand of hot chocolate mix, but avoid sugar-free versions as they may affect the texture and sweetness balance of the cookies.

Easy 20-Minute Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Name: Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup hot chocolate mix (about 4 packets); 1/4 cup natural cocoa powder, unsweetened; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (1.5 cups), coarsely chopped, divided; 1 cup mini marshmallows, divided

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Soft and chewy cookies loaded with hot chocolate mix, cocoa powder, chocolate chunks, and marshmallows. Ready in 20 minutes with no chilling required.

Author: Sarah Mae Carter
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 24-28 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup hot chocolate mix (about 4 packets)
1/4 cup natural cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (1.5 cups), coarsely chopped, divided
1 cup mini marshmallows, divided

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, use electric mixer to cream together softened butter and both sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating on low until incorporated.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, hot chocolate mix, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and beat until just combined. Fold in 1 cup of chopped chocolate and 1/2 cup mini marshmallows.
Use a medium cookie scoop to portion out 2 tablespoons of dough. Roll into balls with your hands and place on lined baking sheet, spaced at least 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges just start to brown. Do not overbake.
Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Press remaining chocolate and marshmallows into tops of warm cookies.
Transfer to wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Bring butter to room temperature for proper creaming. Don’t overbake – cookies continue cooking while cooling.
Use unsweetened natural cocoa powder to avoid over-sweetening. If using salted butter, omit the salt in recipe.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 185 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 95 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg

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