I’m sharing one of my all time favorite cookies with you today, my hot chocolate cookies. When I first made these hot cocoa cookies, adding hot cocoa mix to a cookie seemed like it would taste good. But I didn’t quite expect for them to be SO delicious. These Hot Chocolate Cookies have since become one of the most popular cookie recipes on Love From The Oven. Hot Chocolate Cookies are perfect Christmas cookies and are great cookie for cookie exchanges.
Hot Chocolate Cookies
Really truly, these hot chocolate cookies are incredible. The flavor that the hot cocoa contributes is pretty amazing, they do not taste like “another chocolate cookie” if you will, they taste like a cup of hot chocolate.
Let’s face it, most of us have had all the “standard” cookies such as chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies, snickerdoodles, oatmeal cookies, double chocolate chip cookies and cut out sugar cookies. So these bring a new and fun flavor to those holiday cookie platters.
Since I first made these cookies hot chocolate cookies, Kraft Kitchens have tested the recipe. Both Swiss Miss and Kraft Jet Puffed have shared the recipe on their packaging. Seriously, they are that good.
Marshmallows In Cookies
Keeping it easy is important to me, and these hot chocolate cookies are as easy to make as your standard chocolate chip cookie, so nothing fancy needed here.
Mallow Bits
I do recommend that you use the Mallow Bits in place of regular mini-marshmallows, as the mini marshmallows can create quite a mess. You should be able to find these freeze dried marshmallows in your grocery store, either by the marshmallows or near where they keep hot chocolate.
2021 Update: Find Mallow Bits or similar dehydrated marshmallows at Target, Amazon and Walmart. Also check your local grocery store.
2020 Update: I’m not sure if Kraft is no longer making Mallow Bits, but I have a hard time finding them online, though some of my local stores still carry them. Here is what appears to be almost identical freeze dried hot chocolate marshmallows.
There also are many colored freeze dried marshmallows on the market. Another great option is the Swiss Miss Marshmallow Lover’s Cocoa, which actually includes packets of marshmallows along with the cocoa.
Chilling Dough + Mallow Bits
A note on these, I’ve found that when chilling the dough for 30 minutes, sometimes it can cause the Mallow Bits to melt into the cookie when baking.
It’s not consistent, and I think it’s dependent on how fresh/dry the Mallow Bits are (it happens to me more when I’ve purchased from Amazon). One way to completely avoid this problem is to mix the Mallow Bits in AFTER you chill the dough.
If you are looking for a different cookie to bring to a cookie exchange or to bake for the holidays, I’d highly recommend these hot chocolate cookies. While the recipe calls for regular hot cocoa, for a twist I used a dark chocolate hot cocoa mix with this batch. I love to serve them with a mug of Peppermint Hot Chocolate!
There are so many new flavors of hot cocoas out there, feel free to get a little creative with these! One thing to note: do not use sugar free hot cocoa mix. They won’t turn out as well I’m afraid.
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Hot Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour*
- 4 packages hot cocoa mix** (or 3/4 cups hot cocoa mix – NOT SUGAR FREE VERSIONS)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Mallow Bits*** (mini marshmallows do not work the same and can be a bit of a sticky mess)
Instructions
- Beat butter and sugars in large bowl with standing mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients. Gradually beat dry ingredients into butter mixture until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and Mallow Bits*. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drop 2 tablespoons dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets lined with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes; remove to wire racks and cool.
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Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
I can’t wait for you to try these cookies! They’d be the perfect addition to a hot cocoa bar. Check out my post all about how to set up a hot cocoa bar, such a fun (and super easy) thing to do when it’s chilly outside! Also, start your day with my Hot Chocolate Pancakes!
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Originally published October 2017
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I have not yet made these, but I’m looking for a good hot cocoa roll out cookie for cookie cutters and then use a marshmallow flavored icing. Can this recipe be adapted for cut out cookies?
I’ve never tried that. Let us know how it turns out if you do.
The recipe on the Jet Puffed bits says it’s from THIS website provided by Christi however the recipe is different… butter and baking soda measurements are not the same. Not sure which to use…
The recipe was put on the label about a decade ago, and I have since tweaked it, as one does over the years. You can follow either, the one on the label was tested by the Kraft Kitchens, but the one here on the site would be what I consider the most recent version.
Excellent post
My cookies turned out VERY tough. Any ideas why?
You most likely added too much flour, which is an extremely common thing to do (I am still trying to break my own mom of it!).
When baking and measuring flour, always make sure to…
1. Give your flour a stir
2. Use a proper dry measuring cup (not a liquid measuring cup – like a glass pyrex cup, or a coffee cup, or any other container)
3. Spoon the flour into the measuring cup, never scoop the flour with the measuring cup
4. Level off the flour to have a precise cup of flour
Since we don’t measure by weight in the US, this is how to get the most precise cup of flour. If you scoop with the measuring cup, or use the wrong size measuring cup, it’s very easy to get too much flour as it will compact when scooped. Hope that helps!
I made these hot chocolate cookies today! Omg the recipe is perfect and they are absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and used about 4 packets of hot chocolate mix which equaled 3/4 c. Great cookie for the holidays!
Could you use baking cocoa instead of hot cocoa mix?
That will basically just make chocolate cookies. If you are going to do that, I’d recommend my Double Chocolate Cookies, and add in some marshmallows, as those are made and tested to be chocolate cookies, vs adapting this recipe.
Thanks! I will let you know how it turns out! Sorry for the multiple comments – wasn’t seeming them on the website! 🙂
I have to manually approve the comments, otherwise I end up with a lot of spam links to undesirable sites unfortunately.
Can I dehydrate mini marshmallows to substitute for the mallow bits? Can’t find them anywhere thanks!
I’ve never dehydrated marshmallows so I’m afraid I’m not familiar with them. That said, I’m guessing they’d be fine!
Can I dehydrate mini marshmallows to substitute for the mallow bits? Can’t find them anywhere thanks!
Can I dehydrate mini marshmallows to substitute for the mallow bits? Can’t find them anywhere thanks!