This Cocoa Cookie is an absolute star when it comes to leaving out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve! But you know what's even better?
This Cocoa Cookie is a mouthwatering treat that will bring joy to your family's taste buds during these chilly winter months! Don't miss out on this scrumptious delight, and make sure to make a batch for Santa Claus too!
The BEST Cocoa Cookie
We all heard of the famous "cookies for Santa" tradition, haven't we? Whether or not we grew up celebrating Christmas, this delightful tradition has made its way into countless movies, endless recipes for Santa's special treats, and you can find an abundance of it all online!
So, who's ready to spread some holiday cheer? I sure am!!
To be completely honest, my love for anything with marshmallows knows no bounds! I can devour just about anything that features these delectable, fluffy delights.
I think you'll love this easy Cocoa Cookie for Christmas Dessert!
Take this Cocoa Cookie, for example: it's an absolute marshmallow extravaganza that I simply can't resist!
Sometimes, I can't resist devouring them straight from the bag. The mini marshmallows?
Absolutely divine! But in a pinch, the big, fat ones will suffice. Trust me, these little nuggets of gooey goodness make for the ultimate munching snack!
Are you looking for more Christmas Cookie Recipes like this Cocoa Cookie?
We just love baking during the holiday season, and we love sharing all of these fun and festive recipes for Holiday desserts with you! Like our favorite No Bake Reindeer Cookies!
Here's a few of our most recent Christmas recipes, but if you click the CHRISTMAS RECIPES tab, you will find a listing of ALLLL of our Christmas recipes that we have shared over the years.
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How to Make a Cocoa Cookie
Ingredients needed to make this Cocoa Cookie
- ¾ cup softened butter
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup half and half or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup hot cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips, divided
- mini marshmallows
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Directions for making this Cocoa Cookie
Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl for about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs, butter and half and half and beat well.
Beat in flour, hot cocoa and baking soda just until combined. Stir in ½ cup mini chocolate chips.
Drop by rounded teaspoons onto a baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes and remove from oven. Press 3 mini marshmallows into each cookie and return to oven. Bake for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from oven and let set for 1 minute before moving to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Once cookies are cook, place ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips into the corner of a small sandwich bag. Microwave on high, for about 70-90 seconds, checking every 20 seconds and kneading chocolate until it is melted.
Snip the corner of the bag and pipe chocolate onto each cookie. Let set to harden before serving.
This Cocoa Cookie Recipe makes 4 dozen cookies, so spread the love and share them!
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The Best Cocoa Cookie
Ingredients
- ¾ cup softened butter
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup half and half or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup hot cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips divided
- mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl for about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs, butter and half and half and beat well.
- Beat in flour, hot cocoa and baking soda just until combined. Stir in ½ cup mini chocolate chips.
- Drop by rounded teaspoons onto a baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes and remove from oven. Press 3 mini marshmallows into each cookie and return to oven. Bake for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from oven and let set for 1 minute before moving to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Once cookies are cook, place ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips into the corner of a small sandwich bag. Microwave on high, for about 70-90 seconds, checking every 20 seconds and kneading chocolate until it is melted.
- Snip the corner of the bag and pipe chocolate onto each cookie. Let set to harden before serving.
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