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December 7, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies

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Baking season wouldn't be complete without these Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies made with mini marshmallows and hot cocoa mix. 
Baking season wouldn't be complete without these Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies made with mini marshmallows and hot cocoa mix. 
Baking season wouldn't be complete without these Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies made with mini marshmallows and hot cocoa mix. 

Baking season wouldn't be complete without these Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies made with mini marshmallows and hot cocoa mix. 

Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies on a plate

It's been a while since I've made Christmas cookie platters since my daughters have been doing it for the last few years. But this year, I'm way ahead of the holiday game and came up with these new Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies. 

Though I'm not a big dessert person, I do love a good cookie every now and then. Most of the time, I only make them during the holiday season because even though cookies are easy to make, it does make a mess. 

Some of my favorite cookies include Raspberry Linzer Tarts, Pecan Snowballs, Italian Anise Cookies and plain old rolled out sugar cookies. So I wanted to try using our sugar cookie recipe to turn them into something a little more festive.

These Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies were deliciously moist and I loved the bits of marshmallow inside! 

Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies horizontal

Equipment Needed

You'll want to gather the following kitchen tools before beginning: 

  • Stand Mixer (or mixing bowl with handheld electric mixer)
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Dry Measuring Cups
  • Medium Cookie Scoop (2 tablespoons)
  • 2-Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper or Silpat Mat
  • Cooling Rack

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Ingredients Needed

For this recipe you'll need the following ingredients: 

  • salted butter, softened
  • confectioners sugar
  • hot cocoa mix with mini marshmallows
  • large egg
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • baking soda
  • cream of tartar

You may notice that I use salted butter in lieu of unsalted; however, I do not add any additional salt to the recipe. If you prefer using unsalted butter in your recipes, add 1 teaspoon of salt. 

Plate of Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies

How do you make Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies?

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the butter and sugar to the mixer and blend on low with the flat beater attachment until mixed well. Next, add the egg and vanilla; then blend again until smooth.

In a small bowl, combine the flour, hot cocoa mix, baking soda and cream of tartar; then add to the mixer and blend until the dough comes together. 

Line baking sheets with parchment paper; then scoop out the dough 2-inches apart on the pan until you get 12 cookies on each pan.

Bake 10-12 minutes until the cookies are lightly brown on the edges; then remove and allow to cool slightly before placing them on a cooling rack to completely cool. 

Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Storage

You can store these Hot Chocolate Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for one week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready, serve with your favorite hot chocolate or cup of milk. 

Can you make dough ahead of time?

Yes. You can prepare the dough up to 24 hours before baking; then keep wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator until ready to scoop and bake. 

 

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Plate of Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Baking season wouldn't be complete without these Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies made with mini marshmallows and hot cocoa mix. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Resting Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 132 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer (or mixing bowl with handheld electric mixer)
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Dry Measuring Cup
  • Medium Cookie Scoop (2 tablespoons)
  • 2-Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper or Silpat Mat
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 2- (1.3-ounce) packages hot cocoa mix with mini marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the butter and sugar to the mixer and blend on low with the flat beater attachment until mixed well. (You can mix by hand in a bowl if you do not have a stand mixer)
  • Next, add the egg and vanilla; then blend again until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, hot cocoa mix, baking soda and cream of tartar; then add to the mixer and blend until the dough comes together.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper; then scoop out the dough 2-inches apart on the pan until you get 12 cookies on each pan.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes until the cookies are lightly brown on the edges; then remove and allow to cool slightly before placing them on a cooling rack to completely cool before storing.

Notes

*You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for one week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dough can be prepared up to 24 hours before baking; then kept wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator until ready to scoop and bake. 

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 136mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 248IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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