This Cocoa Cookies Recipe is merry, bright and full of chocolatey goodness. The 6 needed ingredients can come out of your pantry and be ready to eat in under 20 minutes.
This Cocoa Cookies Recipe will be a winter staple in your household for years to come. Nothing says Christmas quite like hot cocoa and cookies. They’re perfect for when you need some holiday cheer with minimal effort. It’s believed hot chocolate began in Mexico with cocoa seeds and chili peppers.
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What We Love About This Recipe
- 20 Minute Cookies: In under 20 minutes, these cookies are ready to be devoured.
- Easy Ingredients: Grab these from the pantry and whip them together for these cookies.
- Family Friendly: This recipe is easy to make with kids and the whole family will love the taste.
Ingredient Notes
- Marshmallows: Use mini marshmallows for fluffy cookies or jet-puffed marshmallows for a classic hot chocolate treat.
- Cocoa Powder: For the top of the cookies, the brownie mix has all other chocolate ingredients needed.
Variations and Substitutions
- Cocoa Powder – Substitute hot chocolate mix for a less strong flavor on top. And it already has marshmallows in it.
- Olive Oil – Substitute butter for a less dense, airy cookie.
- Marshmallows – Substitute chocolate chips on top for the chocolate lovers in your life.
How to Make Hot Chocolate Cookies
These are the basic steps for making Hot Cocoa Cookies. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: PREP
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2: MIX
Combine brownie mix, eggs, olive oil and flour.
STEP 3: ROLL
Take one tablespoon of dough at a time and use hands to roll into a ball. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
STEP 4: BAKE
Bake for 5 minutes, open oven and press 4-5 marshmallows snugly into the top of cookie. Bake 2-3 minutes longer and remove.
STEP 5: DECORATE
Move cookies to cooling rack with a cookie spatula. Once cooled, sprinkle cookies with cocoa powder.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
These cookies are quick and easy to make the day of, but you can make them ahead and store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Make the dough ahead of time and chill it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store in an airtight container in the fridge, or at room temperature for up to 3 days.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Hot cocoa powder is a great substitute for cocoa powder.
Mint, coffee, sea salt and caramel are all strong flavors that complement hot chocolate.
This recipe can easily be doubled for a party or cookie exchange.
Chocolate icing is a great topping for these cookies. Marshmallow fluff is also a tasty topping on these hot chocolate cookies.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and bake following the directions. Great for a cookie exchange or Christmas party.
- Add Flavors: Mix in peppermint, nuts, or chili powder for extra flavor.
- Short cut tip: Sprinkle hot chocolate powder or drizzle caramel on the top of these cookies.
- Variation tip: Use jet puffed mini marshmallows. They taste just like hot chocolate marshmallows.
What to Serve with Hot Chocolate Cookies
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Hot Cocoa Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Spatula
Ingredients
- 18.4 ounce box brownie mix
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 cup marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine brownie mix, eggs, olive oil and flour. Take one tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball in your hand. Place about two inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for five minutes, then open the oven and add marshmallows on top of the cookies. Make sure they are stuck well, and bake for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack using a cookie spatula.
- Sprinkle cocoa powder on top of cookies once they cool.
Expert Tips
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and bake following the directions. Great for a cookie exchange or Christmas party.
- Add Flavors: Mix in peppermint, nuts, or chili powder for extra flavor.
- Short cut tip: Sprinkle hot chocolate powder or drizzle caramel on the top of these cookies.
- Variation tip: Use jet puffed mini marshmallows. They taste just like hot chocolate marshmallows.
I added sprinkles on top to make them more colorful and lively, it was a hit! We can’t get enough of them, sooo pleasing!
I used colorful marshmallows and added chocolate chips on top of these cookies, turned out so chocolatey and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
This is so nice and perfect for Valentine’s! Love this!
These are so cute and delicious! My kids loved helping make them and loved eating them even more.
My kids can’t get enough of these delicious cookies. So easy to make too!!