These Cocoa Cookies are sweet, tender chocolate cookies that melt in your mouth. They are magical, fudgy confections that will become a family favorite.
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.
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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.
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- 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.
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.
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
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.
Of course, try adding dark chocolate chips, peanut butter chips or even chopped nuts to these hot cocoa cookie recipe.
Indeed, make double or even triple batches of these cookies for christmas cookies or for a party.
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.
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
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix
- 1 ½ cup flour
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ 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
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