If you've ever wished your favorite winter drink came in cookie form, these Hot Chocolate Cookies are about to make your day! They're soft, chewy, loaded with chocolate chips and made with real hot chocolate mix. Every bite tastes like a warm, cozy mug of cocoa, complete with toasty golden brown marshmallows!
Jump to:
Craving something sweet? We've got all kinds of dessert options! You'll love this milk chocolate almond bark, this puppy chow recipe is perfect for the holidays, and this classic whipped shortbread recipe is one everyone asks for year after year!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- These hot chocolate cookies use real hot chocolate powder for the most incredible flavor!
- They have a soft, chewy, bakery-style texture complete with delicious toasted marshmallows.
- Hot chocolate cookies are perfect for winter, the holidays, Christmas cookie boxes or cozy nights in!
Summarize and Save This Recipe Using:
Ingredients For Hot Chocolate Cookies
- Hot Chocolate Powder - These require one very specific ingredient: hot chocolate mix! You can make it homemade or use store-bought mix.
- Chocolate Chips - Any flavor of chocolate chips can be used in this cookie recipe!
A full list of ingredients with exact quantities can be found on the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies - add crushed candy canes to the top of the cookies for a delicious, festive treat! If you love peppermint, make sure you check out my candy cane Christmas bark!
- Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Cookies - add flaky sea salt and caramel sauce drizzle to the tops of these cookies!
- Optional Toppings - add toasted mini marshmallows, crushed candy canes, or chocolate drizzle.
The base for this hot chocolate cookie recipe was adapted from my chocolate chip cookie recipe!
How To Make Hot Chocolate Mix Cookies
Step 1
First, you need to make my homemade hot chocolate mix, or buy store-bought hot chocolate powder.
In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips.
Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Save This Recipe! 💌
We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!
Step 2
Portion the cookies out using a large cookie scoop. Cookies should be 2-3 Tablespoons of batter each.
Roll them into a ball and place on a cookie sheet, leaving 4-5" between each cookie. Bake cookies for 14-15 minutes.
Step 3
After the cookies are done baking, immediately transfer them to a cooling rack.
Step 4
Before serving, top the cookies with mini marshmallows and toast them under the broiler for 15-30 seconds until the marshmallows are golden brown. Top with crushed candy cane, or any other toppings you like!
Tips For The Best Hot Chocolate Cookies
- Chill the dough to let the flour fully hydrate and for fluffier cookies.
- Don't overbake the cookies. The cookies will continue to cook and set as they cool.
- Use this homemade hot chocolate mix for the best results!
How To Store Cookies
Store hot chocolate cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Baked cookies and cookie dough balls can be frozen for up to 3 months. Bake cookie dough balls from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the baking time to account for the frozen dough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, any brand will work for these cookies, although I highly recommend using my homemade hot chocolate mix. It is what I use to make these cookies, and it is wonderful!
No, the hot chocolate powder provides more than enough chocolaty flavor!
Yes! If you would like, add marshmallow bits to the cookie dough for extra marshmallow flavor!
Take care not to overbake the cookies, as this can make them dry. Store them in an airtight container with a slice of white bread to help the cookies retain moisture.
The cookie dough may have been too warm before baking the cookies. Make sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
More Delicious Cookie Flavors
Looking for more delicious, unique cookie recipes like this? Try these:
These Hot Chocolate Mix Cookies are a part of our 12 Days of Christmas Series - Season 3. Don't miss Day 11: Mini Cheese Ball Bites! ✨
If you made these Hot Chocolate Cookies or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating, a 💬 comment and share it on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook!
📖 Recipe
Hot Chocolate Cookies
↑ click the stars to rate this recipe ↑
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1 ½ cups (210 grams) All Purpose Flour
- ¾ cup Hot Chocolate Mix Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¾ cup Butter softened
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Mini Marshmallows optional
- Crushed Candy Canes optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the flour, hot chocolate mix, baking soda and salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Using a hand mixer, mix the butter and sugar until they form a rough sandy mixture. Add the egg and vanilla and mix for an additional 2-3 minutes until the batter is light and fluffy. Add the dry ingredients and mix until the cookie dough is just incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips and transfer the dough to the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
- Using a large cookie scoop, scoop the cookies (about 3 Tablespoons of cookie dough per cookie), roll them into balls and place on a baking sheet, leaving at least 4-5" between each cookie. Bake cookies for 14-15 minutes and transfer them to a cooling rack as soon as they come out of the oven.
- To add the mini marshmallows, turn the broiler on high and place the cookies on a cookie sheet, topping each with 8-10 mini marshmallows. Place the cookies under the broiler for 15-30 seconds. Watch them very closely, the marshmallows brown extremely fast! Add any additional toppings you like, such as caramel sauce, crushed candy canes or flaky sea salt. I recommend adding the mini marshmallows to the tops of the cookies right before serving. This makes the cookies warm and melty like s'mores, and the marshmallows are perfectly creamy and toasted.
Save This Recipe! 💌
We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!
Notes
- You can use homemade or store-bought hot chocolate powder. I recommend using my homemade hot chocolate mix for these cookies!
- Chill the cookie dough for 3o minutes before baking it to let the flour fully hydrate and for fluffier cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator and it will vary based on the ingredients that you use.
Jessica says
These hot chocolate cookies were developed from my love of hot chocolate, s'mores and toasty marshmallows! They are the most delicious cookies, especially with freshly toasted marshmallows on top!
Heather says
My new favorite cookie! The perfect holiday treat!
Jessica says
♥️♥️