Spiced Hot Chocolate Cookies (Printable)
Chewy chocolate cookies with warm spices and gooey marshmallow centers, ideal for cozy winter treats.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 2 tablespoons milk
→ Mix-Ins & Fillings
14 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
15 - 18 large marshmallows or 36 mini marshmallows
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne, and salt together in a medium bowl.
03 - Cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
04 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Add milk and mix well.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough; flatten in your palm and encase a marshmallow in the center, sealing edges. Continue with remaining dough and marshmallows.
08 - Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until cookies are set yet still soft.
10 - Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Rich chocolatey flavor with a warming blend of cinnamon and nutmeg
- Secret gooey marshmallow center in every bite
- You can make them in just thirty minutes with pantry staples
- Easy to customize for your spice level or dietary needs
02 -
- High in comforting flavor with a tender chewy texture
- Freezes beautifully both as dough balls or baked cookies
- Totally customizable—swap the spices or fillings as you wish
03 -
- Use soft fresh marshmallows for the best ooze—stale ones do not melt as well
- If the dough is sticky chill it for twenty minutes for easier shaping
- Do not overbake if you want that fudgy center—take them out when they look just slightly underdone