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Hot Chocolate Cookies

These Hot Chocolate Cookies deliver rich, chocolatey flavors and gooey marshmallows, making them a perfect cozy treat for winter gatherings or any sweet craving.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box Devil's Food cake mix (recommended: Duncan Hines)
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 9 large marshmallows, cut in half crosswise
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for drizzle

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, canola oil, and eggs to form a dough.
  • Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  • Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8–9 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  • Press a half marshmallow into the center of each cookie and return to oven for 2–3 minutes.
  • Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Ensure oven is fully preheated for even baking.
Consider adding a pinch of salt for enhanced flavor.
Adjust baking time as ovens may vary.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg