{"id":326052,"date":"2025-12-01T12:24:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/hot-cocoa-cookies-mels-kitchen-cafe\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T12:24:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:24:58","slug":"hot-cocoa-cookies-mels-kitchen-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=326052","title":{"rendered":"Hot Cocoa Cookies &#8211; Mel&#8217;s Kitchen Cafe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p><em>These soft, chewy hot cocoa cookies are loaded with cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallow bits. All the tasty flavors of hot cocoa in every bite!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Believe me when I say these ultra-chocolatey hot cocoa cookies are some of the best cookies I have ever made! Try them warm when the chocolate chips and marshmallows are gooey and melted \u2013 they are insanely delicious!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127238\" data-pin-description=\"These soft, chewy hot cocoa cookies are loaded with cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallow bits. All the tasty flavors of hot cocoa in every bite! | melskitchencafe.com\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" alt=\"Two half chocolate cookies with gooey melted chocolate chips and mini marshmallows stacked on one full cookie.\" class=\"wp-image-127238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies16-728x1092.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies16-364x546.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies16-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies16-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies16-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies16.jpg 1456w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies16-728x1092.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127238\" data-pin-description=\"These soft, chewy hot cocoa cookies are loaded with cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallow bits. All the tasty flavors of hot cocoa in every bite! | melskitchencafe.com\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies16-728x1092.jpg\" alt=\"Two half chocolate cookies with gooey melted chocolate chips and mini marshmallows stacked on one full cookie.\" class=\"wp-image-127238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies16-728x1092.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies16-364x546.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies16-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies16-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies16-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies16.jpg 1456w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-ll-love-these-hot-cocoa-cookies\">Why You\u2019ll Love These Hot Cocoa Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>If you love hot cocoa, these cookies will be a slam dunk favorite. <strong>Here are a few other reasons you will love them:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The recipe uses every day hot cocoa mix <\/strong>plus a bit of cocoa powder for maximum chocolate flavor. Keep scrolling for all the different varieties of dry hot chocolate mix you can use in these cookies. <\/li>\n<li><strong>No chilling the dough required! <\/strong>The dough is easily mixed in one bowl and can be baked right away. <\/li>\n<li><strong>The texture of the baked cookies is soft, thick, and chewy. <\/strong>The cookies are ultra-decadent and so delicious!<\/li>\n<li><strong>The baked cookies stay fresh-tasting for days.<\/strong> Store them in the refrigerator for maximum freshness (eat cold \u2013 YUM \u2013 or lightly warm up in the microwave for a few seconds). They can also be frozen for several months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127225\" data-id=\"127225\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" alt=\"Glass bowl with cookie dough, flour, hot cocoa mix, cocoa powder.\" class=\"wp-image-127225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies1-728x1092.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies1-364x546.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies1.jpg 1456w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies1-728x1092.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127225\" data-id=\"127225\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies1-728x1092.jpg\" alt=\"Glass bowl with cookie dough, flour, hot cocoa mix, cocoa powder.\" class=\"wp-image-127225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies1-728x1092.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies1-364x546.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies1.jpg 1456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127226\" data-id=\"127226\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" alt=\"Glass bowl with chocolate cookie dough, chocolate chips and mini marshmallow bits.\" class=\"wp-image-127226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies2-728x1092.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies2-364x546.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies2.jpg 1456w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies2-728x1092.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127226\" data-id=\"127226\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies2-728x1092.jpg\" alt=\"Glass bowl with chocolate cookie dough, chocolate chips and mini marshmallow bits.\" class=\"wp-image-127226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies2-728x1092.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies2-364x546.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies2.jpg 1456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-ingredients-for-hot-cocoa-cookies\">Key Ingredients for Hot Cocoa Cookies<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Butter: <\/strong>I always use salted butter, as noted in the recipe. The salt amount in the ingredients accounts for this. If using unsalted butter, add an additional 1\/2 teaspoon salt to the recipe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Granulated Sugar + Brown Sugar: <\/strong>The brown sugar contributes to a chewy texture. Pack the brown sugar into the measuring cup. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong> Use cold eggs straight from the refrigerator for this recipe. Room temperature eggs may cause the dough to spread a bit more while baking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-Purpose Flour: <\/strong>I use unbleached, all-purpose flour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cocoa Powder: <\/strong>The 1\/4 cup cocoa powder gives a boost of chocolate flavor and also helps balance the consistency of the dough so the cookies don\u2019t spread \u2013 don\u2019t leave it out. I use natural, unsweetened cocoa powder for this recipe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hot Cocoa Mix:<\/strong> Dry hot cocoa mix is used for this recipe. I prefer using hot cocoa mix that does not have marshmallows added. My favorite hot cocoa mix to use in these cookies is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48dc610\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ghirardelli Premium Hot Cocoa<\/a>. I also tested this recipe with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ipLQFm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Nestle hot cocoa mix<\/a> and the cookies turned out great (a bit sweeter and slightly less chocolate flavor than the cookies made with the Ghirardelli mix). <\/li>\n<li><strong>Mini Marshmallow Bits:<\/strong> Do NOT use regular mini marshmallows for these cookies as they will melt and spread all over the pan. Look for the dehydrated mini marshmallow bits (the kind used in hot chocolate). They can often be found in the hot chocolate aisle (I\u2019ve seen the Jet Puffed brand in canisters at Walmart and my small town grocery store). I keep <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ofkHpY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a bulk-supply on hand<\/a>, because we also use them for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/chocolate-smores-granola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this granola<\/a> and these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/smores-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s\u2019mores cookies<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-lightgray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Another quick note about the dry hot cocoa mix: <\/strong><em>1 cup of hot cocoa mix is the equivalent of FOUR 1.5-ounce packets or about SIX .96-ounce packets or about EIGHT .71-ounce packets. <\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"486\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127229\" data-id=\"127229\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" alt=\"Chocolate cookie dough ball with mini marshmallow bits on parchment-lined baking tray.\" class=\"wp-image-127229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5-728x486.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5.jpg 1456w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5-728x486.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"486\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127229\" data-id=\"127229\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5-728x486.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate cookie dough ball with mini marshmallow bits on parchment-lined baking tray.\" class=\"wp-image-127229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5-728x486.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies5.jpg 1456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" data-pin-description=\"These soft, chewy hot cocoa cookies are loaded with cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallow bits. All the tasty flavors of hot cocoa in every bite! | melskitchencafe.com\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127230\" data-id=\"127230\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" alt=\"Baked hot cocoa chocolate cookie with mini marshmallow bits on parchment-lined baking tray.\" class=\"wp-image-127230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6.jpg 1456w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6-728x485.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" data-pin-description=\"These soft, chewy hot cocoa cookies are loaded with cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallow bits. All the tasty flavors of hot cocoa in every bite! | melskitchencafe.com\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127230\" data-id=\"127230\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Baked hot cocoa chocolate cookie with mini marshmallow bits on parchment-lined baking tray.\" class=\"wp-image-127230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies6.jpg 1456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-few-additional-tips\">A Few Additional Tips<\/h2>\n<p>I hope you know by now that I\u2019m not one to shove a new recipe in front of your face that calls for a few specialty ingredients unless it is worth it.<\/p>\n<p>And I\u2019m telling you, these hot cocoa cookies are 100% worth it.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use a hot chocolate mix<\/strong> that is ultra-tasty and that you love the taste of.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get your hands on those mini marshmallow bits.<\/strong> I promise you\u2019ll end up buying the all the time once you fall in love with these cookies (and that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/chocolate-smores-granola\/\">s\u2019mores granola<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/smores-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\">s\u2019mores chocolate chip cookies<\/a>). <\/li>\n<li><strong>Play around with the flavor of hot cocoa! <\/strong>Perhaps mint-flavored hot cocoa with a bit of peppermint extract in the dough? Yum!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-lightestteal-background-color has-background\">\u27a1\ufe0f\u27a1\ufe0f I do NOT recommend using sugar-free hot cocoa mix \u2013 the flavor and consistency of the dough may be affected negatively. Also, you can try using hot cocoa mix with the marshmallows added; however, it won\u2019t equate to the same amount of marshmallows as called for in the recipe. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"486\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127233\" data-pin-description=\"These soft, chewy hot cocoa cookies are loaded with cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallow bits. All the tasty flavors of hot cocoa in every bite! | melskitchencafe.com\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" alt=\"Baked hot cocoa chocolate cookie with mini marshmallow bits on parchment-lined baking tray.\" class=\"wp-image-127233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9-728x486.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9.jpg 1456w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9-728x486.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"486\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127233\" data-pin-description=\"These soft, chewy hot cocoa cookies are loaded with cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallow bits. All the tasty flavors of hot cocoa in every bite! | melskitchencafe.com\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9-728x486.jpg\" alt=\"Baked hot cocoa chocolate cookie with mini marshmallow bits on parchment-lined baking tray.\" class=\"wp-image-127233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9-728x486.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies9.jpg 1456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-these-cookies\">Make These Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>The week I was making and testing this cookie recipe, I had several people randomly text me and say basically the same thing: <em>\u201cHey, I heard about the chocolate cookies you made \u2013 can I get the recipe??\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Apparently my kids had gone to school and church and talked these cookies up to a lot of people, which is hilarious because while I make a lot of cookies (and while my kids gladly eat them), they\u2019ve never raved this much over a new cookie recipe \u2013 ever. <\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t blame them! <strong>These hot cocoa cookies are one of the most delicious cookies I\u2019ve ever made! <\/strong>They have the perfect cookie texture. Thick and soft and chewy. And the chocolate factor is through the roof with a hint of the signature flavor that comes from hot chocolate. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"486\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127237\" data-pin-description=\"These soft, chewy hot cocoa cookies are loaded with cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallow bits. All the tasty flavors of hot cocoa in every bite! | melskitchencafe.com\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" alt=\"Chocolate cookie broken in half and spread apart with gooey melted chocolate chips and marshmallows.\" class=\"wp-image-127237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15-728x486.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15.jpg 1456w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15-728x486.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"486\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127237\" data-pin-description=\"These soft, chewy hot cocoa cookies are loaded with cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallow bits. All the tasty flavors of hot cocoa in every bite! | melskitchencafe.com\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15-728x486.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate cookie broken in half and spread apart with gooey melted chocolate chips and marshmallows.\" class=\"wp-image-127237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15-728x486.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies15.jpg 1456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-127243\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"127243\" data-servings=\"36\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-custom\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-head\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"attachment-200x200 size-200x200\" alt=\"Two half chocolate cookies with gooey melted chocolate chips and mini marshmallows stacked on one full cookie.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies18-262x262.jpg 262w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies18-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies18-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies18-740x740.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies18-500x500.jpg 500w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-pin-description=\"These soft, chewy hot cocoa cookies are loaded with cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallow bits. All the tasty flavors of hot cocoa in every bite! | melskitchencafe.com\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies18-262x262.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies18-262x262.jpg\" class=\"attachment-200x200 size-200x200\" alt=\"Two half chocolate cookies with gooey melted chocolate chips and mini marshmallows stacked on one full cookie.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies18-262x262.jpg 262w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies18-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies18-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies18-740x740.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hot-cocoa-cookies18-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-pin-description=\"These soft, chewy hot cocoa cookies are loaded with cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallow bits. All the tasty flavors of hot cocoa in every bite! | melskitchencafe.com\" data-pin-title=\"Hot Cocoa Cookies\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/hot-cocoa-cookies\/?tp_image_id=127240\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Hot Cocoa Cookies<\/h2>\n<div class=\"post-meta recipe-meta\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-127243 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"127243\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">36<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">to 40 cookies<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><default:defs><default:lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33\"><default:stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><default:stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><default:stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><default:stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><default:defs><default:lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50\"><default:stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><default:stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><default:stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><default:stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><default:defs><default:lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66\"><default:stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><default:stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><default:stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><default:stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:svg><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-body\">\n<div id=\"recipe-127243-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-127243-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"127243\" data-servings=\"36\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2\">(<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">227<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salted butter, softened to room temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2154<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2\">(<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">142<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2154<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2\">(<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">142<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">packed light brown sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2\"\/> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2\"\/> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2\"\/> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2\"\/> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2\"\/> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 \u00be<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2\">(<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">390<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2\">(<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">21<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">natural, unsweetened cocoa powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2\">(<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">170<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dry hot cocoa mix (see note)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2\">(<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">63<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">mini marshmallow bits (see note)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2\">(<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">170<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chocolate chips<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-4177336151\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-4177336151\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-127243-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-127243-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"127243\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #1d7e86;--wprm-advanced-list-size: 26px;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-127243-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line half sheet pans with parchment paper. Set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-127243-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, combine the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well-combined and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-127243-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until well-combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-127243-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the flour, hot cocoa mix, and cocoa powder. Mix until just combined; it&#8217;s ok if a few dry streaks remain. Add the mini marshmallow bits and chocolate chips and mix on low speed until evenly combined. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-127243-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon size cookie dough balls (I use a #40 cookie scoop) and roll until smooth. Place several inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-127243-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for 10 to 11 minutes until the cookies are just set around the edges (better to under bake slightly rather than over bake). Let the cookies cool for a minute or two on the baking sheets. Remove to a cooling rack to cool completely (or not\u2026these cookies are insanely delicious eaten warm). <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-127243-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Flour:<\/strong> <em>If not using a scale to weigh ingredients, fluff the flour really well before scooping in the cup and leveling off with a straight edge.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Hot Cocoa Mix:<\/strong> <em>1 cup of hot cocoa mix is the equivalent of FOUR 1.5-ounce packets or about SIX .96-ounce packets or about EIGHT .71-ounce packets. My favorite hot cocoa mix to use in these cookies is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48dc610\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ghirardelli Premium Hot Cocoa<\/a>. I also tested this recipe with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ipLQFm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nestle hot cocoa mix<\/a> and the cookies turned out great (a bit sweeter and slightly less chocolate flavor than the cookies made with the Ghirardelli mix). The brand and flavor of hot cocoa mix matters \u2013 use one that has great chocolate flavor and that you enjoy the taste of.<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Mini Marshmallow Bits:<\/strong> <em>Do NOT use regular mini marshmallows for these cookies as they will melt and spread all over the pan. Look for the dehydrated mini marshmallow bits (the kind used in hot chocolate). They can often be found in the hot chocolate aisle (the Jet Puffed brand \u2013 I\u2019ve seen them at Walmart and my small town grocery store). I keep <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ofkHpY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a bulk-supply on hand<\/a>, because we also use them for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/chocolate-smores-granola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this granola<\/a> and these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/smores-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">s\u2019mores cookies<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-meta recipe-meta recipe-meta-bottom\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-method-label\">Method: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-method wprm-block-text-normal\">Bake<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-127243-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #424751\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #424751\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #424751\"> cookie<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #424751\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #424751\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #424751\">135<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #424751\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #424751\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #424751\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #424751\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #424751\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #424751\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #424751\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #424751\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #424751\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #424751\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #424751\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #424751\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #424751\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #424751\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #424751\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #424751\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #424751\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #424751\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #424751\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #424751\">22<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #424751\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #424751\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #424751\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #424751\">129<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #424751\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #424751\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #424751\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #424751\">0.5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #424751\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #424751\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-italic\" style=\"color: #424751\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #424751\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #424751\">g<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em><strong>Recipe Source:<\/strong> from Mel\u2019s Kitchen Cafe<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Disclaimer: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These soft, chewy hot cocoa cookies are loaded with cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallow bits. All the tasty flavors of hot cocoa in every bite! Believe me when I say these ultra-chocolatey hot cocoa cookies are some of the best cookies I have ever made! 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