Hot chocolate cookies are rich chocolate cookies filled with marshmallow bits and chunks of melty chocolate.
I was so excited about these Hot Chocolate Cookies that I just couldn’t wait to share them. They taste like a mug of hot cocoa in cookie-form.
The cookies are rich and chocolaty and full of mini marshmallow bits and melty chocolate.
If you want to stop there, you’ll have fantastic cookies. But one of my favorite things about hot chocolate is that it’s super chocolaty, and I make mine with SO many marshmallows in it.
So, I like to sandwich some toasted marshmallow and melty chocolate in between the cookies. They’re over-the-top in the most delicious way!
How to make hot chocolate cookies
Step 1: Melt butter in a large saucepan or a microwave-safe bowl. The butter should be just melted – not browned.
Step 2: Mix in the sugars, and stir to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Add the egg and egg yolk and stir in. Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 4: Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in just until combined.
Step 5: Mix in marshmallow bits and chocolate chunks.
Step 6: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 7: Scoop and bake!
Tips
- Butter: I like to use salted butter, but if you prefer, feel free to use unsalted butter instead.
- Vanilla: I use a generous amount of vanilla because it brings out the chocolate flavor. Feel free to use a little more or a little less.
- Flour: Be sure to properly measure the flour! I highly recommend weighing your dry ingredients for the most accurate measurements, but I’ve also given tips below for measuring the flour. Packing in too much flour will give you dry, heavy cookies.
- Chocolate: Feel free to use dark chocolate or milk chocolate in place of the semisweet chocolate.
- Marshmallow bits: Marshmallow bits are freeze-dried marshmallow pieces. They’re usually sold near marshmallows.
- Baking: For softer, chewier cookies, slightly underbake the cookies. They should look set at the edges and slightly underdone in the center.
How to store
Hot chocolate cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 4 days when properly stored.
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Hot Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 ¼ cups brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour properly measured¹
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounce package semisweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup marshmallow bits3
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- Melt butter in a heavy saucepan or in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add sugars to a large bowl.
- Pour melted butter over sugars.
- Stir to combine butter and sugars. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Add egg and egg yolk; stir to combine.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chunks and marshmallow bits.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to give the ingredients a chance to meld.
- Using a medium cookie scoop (1.5 tablespoon), drop scoops of dough 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for about 8-12 minutes. The cookies should look set at the edges and slightly underdone in the center. Slightly underbaking the cookies will help them to stay soft.
- Let cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes. Remove to wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- Properly measuring flour makes a huge difference! To properly measure the flour, sift the flour to break it up. Lightly spoon it into the measuring cup and level.
- Marshmallow bits are freeze-dried marshmallow pieces. They are usually sold next to the regular marshmallows.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
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Originally published 12/11/13. Updated with new photos and tips 12/9/19.
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Comments & Reviews
Jean says
Can I cut up miniature marshmallows to use for this recipe?
I cant wait to make this recipe.
Kate says
Hi! Mini marshmallows will cause the cookies to spread more as they bake. I use halved mini marshmallows in my rocky road cookies. I’ve found that using halved mini marshmallows works well and keeps the cookies from spreading as much as when using a full mini marshmallow. Also, if the cookies do spread more or are a little misshapen coming out of the oven, you can use a rubber spatula to gently push the baked cookie back into shape while it is warm. I hope that helps!
Sidecarmama says
One of the best and richest cookies I’ve ever had. My whole family loved them!
Kate says
Thank you!
Nicole says
These are very wonderful! An instant hit at my house! In fact, I have begun making many more of your cookie recipes and have been raving to everyone I talk to! You have such perfect recipes here. Every recipe I tried has beat all the family critics. Thank you!
Kate says
Thank you so much! What a nice thing to say!
Heidi says
Can’t wait to bake this year for Christmas cookies! Can a large batch of dough be portioned out and baked from frozen?
Kate says
It can! I’ve frozen scoops of this cookie dough, and it worked well.
Chloe says
Omg these are delicious! I’m in culinary school and they told me to try out a new recipe for winter for the schools public bake shop, I made my own marshmallows and added that instead of the mini and the cookie came out so fudgey and the bigger pieces of marshmallow I think actually enhanced it by giving it the goey texture to it. Everyone absolutely loved them!!
Kate says
Thanks! I’m glad they worked out well!
CONNIE MYRICK says
this recipe looks delicious! can you share your recipe for your chocolate frosting that you use in the middle of the sandwich?
thank you very much for the recipe. I can’t wait to make these.
kind regards,
Connie Myrick
Bothell, WA
Kate says
Hi! The chocolate in between the cookies was just melted semisweet chocolate. I flipped a cookie flat side-up and placed a square of baking chocolate on it, and then I put the cookie in the oven for a minute or so to melt the chocolate. You could also use chocolate ganache for a more decadent cookie sandwich.
Christiana says
Hi. Do you think they would still come out ok if I cut up regular marshmallows into bits? It’s all I have. Thanks.
Kate says
Hi! Marshmallows melt as they bake, and they cause the cookies to spread more. So, you can use marshmallows, but you’ll get a flatter cookie with bits of melted marshmallow instead. Hope that helps!
Stacey says
I’m wondering if you freeze the cut up pieces and add them right before you chill and bake.
DebH says
Made these for a cookie exchange and everyone wanted the recipe and a glass of milk :)
Kate says
Yay!! I’m so happy that the cookies were a hit! Thanks for commenting!
Michelle Rittler @ Taste As You Go says
Thanks for allowing me to feature your cookies in my round-up of 60 Ultimate Cookie Exchange Recipes on Taste As You Go! Happy Holidays!
Jocelyn says
These cookies are scrumptious! I didn’t sandwich them, though I’m sure that extra touch of chocolate and marshmallow would be fantastic. Thank you for another terrific recipe.
Kate says
I’m so glad you liked them!! They are pretty over-the-top as a sandwich cookie, but I’m glad you liked them! Thanks for taking the time to let me know! =)
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
OMGoodness, Kate! These look amazing! :)
Thank you for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week- pinned & sharing!
Kate says
Thanks so much, Carrie! And thanks for hosting, pinning, and sharing!! =)
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
WOW! That is seriously one fantastic cookie right there. I’m going to go wipe the drool off my keyboard now :)
Maria says
Ohhh these look so so good! The cookies alone look great, but what a great idea to make little sandwiches like that! YUM!!!
Alison says
These look awesome! Pinned!
Kate says
Thanks so much!! =)
Dina says
i love the ooey gooey chocolate. they look delish!
Soumya@Oishi Recipes says
Your recipe looks so tempting……….Definitely I would try out this…
Kate says
Thanks!! =)
Soumya@Oishi Recipes says
This Hot Chocolate cookies looks so tempting…..Definitely I would try out this one………
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These cookies are so over the top Kate – I LOVE them! I can just imagine the boys’ faces when I had them a plate of these cookies :) Pinned!
Kate says
Thanks so much, Trish!! My kids certainly enjoyed them, so I hope yours will, too! =)
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
The oozyness of these cookies is killin me!! I could devour a dozen ;)
Kate says
Thanks!! Wish I could share a dozen! =)
Jocelyn says
These look yummy! I’m wondering about the marshmallow bits. I assume they are different than mini marshmallows. If so, where do you buy yours? Thanks!
Kate says
Thanks! They are. The marshmallow bits are the little marshmallows that come with hot chocolate packets. I find them in the grocery store and at Target and Walmart. They come in a plastic, cylindrical container, and they usually sell them right next to the hot chocolate.