Cocoa Cookies

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These Cocoa Cookies are sweet, tender chocolate cookies that melt in your mouth. They are magical, fudgy confections that will become a family favorite.

Cocoa Cookies on a white plate.

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The Hot Cocoa Cookies are proof that christmas cookies do not have to be hard to be incredibly extraordinary. They are fun and easy to make with the kids and will be a real crowd pleaser.Chocolate has such an interesting history, these are some interesting facts about this drink.

If you need more quick and easy ideas and recipes to make your holidays easier, check out this guide. And, if it’s your thing, try this edible cookie dough.


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What We Love About This Recipe

These Hot Cocoa Cookies are a perfect example of that type of semi-homemade cooking. They are quick, but lack nothing in the flavor department. They will become a must make cookie in your rotation.

  • 5 Minute Prep: Want to make a homemade cookie in minutes? Try these.
  • Easy Ingredients: Six ingredients. All ones you have on hand!
  • Family Friendly: They are amazing, especially warm from the oven, your kids will love them!
  • Adaptable: Can make with different chips and candies to make them special.
A side view of the Cocoa Cookies.

Ingredient Notes

  • Brownie Mix Try any flavor or brand that you like. These have all the dry ingredients and will impact all the chocolate flavor.
  • Eggs: Large Eggs at room temperature.
  • Cocoa Powder: A good quality dutch-processed cocoa powder makes for a really rich cookie.

Variations and Substitutions

  • Olive Oil- Vegetable oil or even butter can also be great in this recipe.
  • Marshmallows : Sugar free, gluten free or freeze dried marshmallows are all good choices.

How to Make Chocolate Cocoa Powder Cookies

These are the basic steps for making hot chocolate cookie recipe. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.

Placing the cookies on the tray and baking.

STEP 1: PREP

First, preheat the oven and line the baking trays with parchment paper.

STEP 2: MIX

Then in a large bowl with an electric mixer stir together brownie mix( this has the salt and soda etc already in it), eggs, olive oil, and flour. Using a cookie scoop, scoop about one tablespoon full of dough and roll in your hand into a ball. Place the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. About 2 inches apart works as they cookies will expand as they cook.

STEP 3: BAKE

Next, bake for 5 minutes. Open the oven and place marshmallows on to the cookies. Stick the marshmallows well into the cookie top. Bake 2 to 3 minutes and remove from oven. Using a cookie spatula remove the cookies from pan to cooling rack.

STEP 4: SPRINKLE

Finally, once the cookies are cooled sprinkle with cocoa powder.

Prep and Storage Tips of Hot Cocoa Cookies

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

Make the cookie dough mixture and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Then scoop and bake as directed below.

HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE

Store the cocoa cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, store in the fridge for about two weeks or place in the freezer for longer.

HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE

Freeze the cookies in an airtight container for up to three months.

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE HEALTHIER?

Try making with a sugar free brownie mix, sugar free marshmallows or try using a gluten-free brownie mix and flour when making this recipe.

CAN I ADD THINGS TO THIS COOKIE BATTER?

Of course, try adding dark chocolate chips, peanut butter chips or even chopped nuts to these hot cocoa cookie recipe.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE DOUBLED OR HALVED?

Indeed, make double or even triple batches of these cookies for christmas cookies or for a party.

HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE COOKIES MOIST AND CHEWY?

The addition of the marshmallows gives a moist quality to the cookie but you can also try omitting the white of each egg, which tends to dry out when baked, and replacing it with an additional yolk to improve the texture.

A top view of the tray.

Expert Tips for Making This Recipe

  • Add Mini Marshmallows: They are a fun twist, they even have fun christmas colored ones.
  • Variation tip: Try to whisk in a teaspoon or two of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients for even more flavor.
  • Alternate ingredient:Different Chips such as chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or even mint chips.
  • Alternate cooking method tip: Try making this recipe in the air fryer. Especially if you only want a few fresh, hot cookies. The first batch should only take about 8 minutes.
  • Add Spice: Try using a little chili powder or chipotle to taste for some heat.
  • Use Cocoa Flavorings: Try a little chopped mint candies, a drizzle of caramel or some espresso powder.

What to Serve with Cocoa Cookies

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Cocoa Cookies on a white plate.
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Cocoa Cookies

Yield: 22 cookies
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
These Cocoa Cookies are sweet, tender chocolate cookies that melt in your mouth. They are magical, fudgy confections that will become a family favorite.
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Ingredients

  • 1 box brownie mix
  • 1 ½ cup flour
  • 3 eggs
  • cup olive oil
  • 1 cup marshmallows
  • 4 tablespoon cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix together brownie mix, eggs, olive oil, and flour. Take about one tablespoon full of dough and roll in your hand into a ball. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. About 2 inches apart works as they cookies will expand as they cook.
  • Bake for 5 minutes. Open the oven and place marshmallows on to the cookies. Stick the marshmallows well into the cookie top. Bake 2 to 3 minutes and remove from oven. Using s cookie spatula remove the cookies from pan to cooling rack.
  • Once the cookies are cooled sprinkle with cocoa powder.

Expert Tips

 
  • Add Mini Marshmallows: They are a fun twist, they even have fun christmas colored ones.
  • Variation tip: Try to whisk in a teaspoon or two of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients for even more flavor.
  • Alternate ingredient:Different Chips such as chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or even mint chips.
  • Alternate cooking method tip: Try making this recipe in the air fryer. Especially if you only want a few fresh, hot cookies. The first batch should only take about 8 minutes.
  • Add Spice: Try using a little chili powder or chipotle to taste for some heat.
  • Use Cocoa Flavorings: Try a little chopped mint candies, a drizzle of caramel or some espresso powder.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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