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Perfect Hot Cocoa Cookies Recipe with Festive Sprinkles

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Warm, gooey cookies with rich chocolate flavor, melted marshmallows, and festive sprinkles—perfect for holiday baking or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup festive sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  4. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently stir in the mini marshmallows and festive sprinkles.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

[‘Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.’, ‘Use fresh marshmallows for better melting.’, ‘Don’t overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven.’, ‘Customize sprinkles for different occasions.’, ‘Add flaky sea salt on top for a sweet-and-salty contrast.’]

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