Rich and decadent hot cocoa cookies have a brownie-like texture with a gooey topping of marshmallow.
It has a brownie-like texture, and a crackled top just like brownies too.
A final dusting of cocoa powder and these cookies are ready for theChristmas tins.
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Learn how to make hot cocoa cookies.
They’re Santa’s favorite!
The dough can also be made a day in advance, and stored in the refrigerator overnight.
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Remove from heat, and let cool 10 minutes.
Whisk together brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until well combined.
Add cooled chocolate mixture to brown sugar mixture in 3 additions, whisking vigorously until completely incorporated.
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Whisk in flour mixture.
Fold in 3/4 cup of the remaining chocolate chips.
Cover and chill dough until very firm, about 1 hour.
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Scoop cookie dough:
Preheat oven to 325F with racks in top third and lower third positions.
Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop dough into 36 portions (about 1 heaping tablespoon each); roll into balls.
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Place 12 dough balls at least 2 inches apart on each prepared baking sheet.
Let cool on baking sheets 5 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely, about 45 minutes.
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Repeat with remaining cookies, chocolate chips, and marshmallows.
Lightly dust cocoa over cooled cookies.
Store in a sealed container at room temperature up to 3 days.
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