Hot Chocolate Cookies


Welcome to my second week participating in the 12 Weeks of Christmas Treats blog hop hosted by Meal Planning Magic! If you are a blogger and want to get in the Christmas spirit early this year, head on over to sign up!


Last week I started my participation in the blog hop with a bang. Snickersnap cookies anyone? While I couldn't be more happy with how well the Snickersnaps turned out and the overwhelming positive responses I received from readers, I was stumped at how I could top that recipe. I always love a good challenge, so I brainstormed some ideas and decided on making these Hot Chocolate Cookies. And believe me, they definitely give the Snickersnaps a run for their money.


These Hot Chocolate Cookies are a version of pudding cookies. Instead of adding instant pudding mix, you add three envelopes of hot cocoa. This gives the cookies a soft and chewy texture. Toss in some chocolate chips and mini marshmallows and you've perfected the art of capturing all of the wonderful hot chocolate flavors in a scrumptious cookie.

What makes these cookies even more phenomenal is the fudgey swirl in the cookies. To achieve this, you must not over-bake your cookies. In fact, I prefer to make my cookies a little under-baked. Not only does this make them stay moist and chewy for days, but it also creates the rich, fudge-like ripple that swirls throughout the cookies. Soft, chewy, chocolately, rich cookies with a fudgey swirl? Where do I sign up??


These delights would be perfect for a cookie swap, holiday party, or setting out with a tall glass of milk for Santa to enjoy while (s)he is staying up until the wee hours of the morning getting all of the presents ready for Christmas Day. After all, who doesn't need a few cookies to help ease the frustration of fighting with wrapping paper and tape?  

Hot Chocolate Cookies (adapted from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts)
(3 dozen cookies)

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 1-ounce packages of hot cocoa
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup Mallow Bits

To make the cookie dough, cream together shortening, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Add flour, salt, baking soda, and hot cocoa to creamed ingredients. Mix until just incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips and Mallow Bits. Cover and refrigerate dough overnight.

When you are ready to bake the cookies, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scoop tablespoon size balls of dough and roll in hands. Place dough on ungreased non-stick cookie sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes. You want these cookies to be slightly underdone to keep them extra fudgey and chewy. Cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.

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Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 167.7
Total Fat: 8.6 g
Cholesterol: 18.9 mg
Sodium: 47.4 mg
Total Carbs: 25.0 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Sugars: 16.8 g
Protein: 1.8 g

Pros:
-Unique twist on a pudding cookie
-Delicious; tastes just like hot chocolate
-Great for holiday entertaining
-Crowd pleaser

Cons:
-You must plan ahead to allow dough to chill overnight
-Mallow Bits might be difficult to find in your area; you can leave them out if that is the case

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5

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32 comments:

  1. I love a chewy chocolate cookie! These look so good and perfect for the holidays!

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    1. My cookies have to be soft and chewy. I won't make them any other way! Thanks for checking out my recipe Dawn!

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  2. Elaine they look good. You're description of them had me drooling!

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    1. Haha that might be one of the best compliments I've received yet. Thanks Trisha! :)

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  3. Yum! Those would be a huge hit here. I'm dying to find those mallow bits and haven't been able to find them here yet. grrr ;)

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    1. I know the feeling Katrina. It took me a while before I finally found them. But I think stores are starting to carry them. The first place I found them was Target, so maybe try checking back there? Even if you don't have the Mallow Bits, these cookies will still be delicious!

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  4. Hot chocolate in cookie form? Yes please! These look fantastic - I love soft, chewy, chocolatey cookies. Like you, I also prefer to underbake my cookies. And I'm super intrigued by the snickersnaps, I'm going to go check out that post right now!

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    1. There aren't many things that are better than a soft, chewy, underbaked, chocolate cookie! Too bad they aren't good for you haha. Thanks for stopping by Nancy!

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  5. These look wonderful. Love the hot chocolate idea.

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    1. Thank you Karen! I thought it was a fun twist on a regular chocolate cookie. And perfect to go along side a glass of milk or hot chocolate. Great for the holidays! :)

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  6. The kids would LOVE these. I can't wait to try them.

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    1. I'm excited for you to try them! I bet you'll think they are great too. :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. This is the perfect wintertime cookie....nothing beats hot chocolate! Thank you for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday.

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    1. That's so true! Thanks for clicking on my recipe over at Foodie Friends Friday Angie!

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  8. Your cookies look great! How does next Friday look for you?? I'm free.

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    1. Unfortunately, I'll be in Richmond on Friday. But I'll be around Saturday or Sunday, if either of those days work?

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  9. Hot chocolate in a cookie - how wonderful. My husband would love these.

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    1. Anyone who is a fan of hot chocolate will lovvvve these cookies. Let me know if you try them Annamaria!

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  10. They look so wonderfully delicious!
    Thank you for linking up to Wednesday Extravaganza! Come back tomorrow to vote and maybe claim the first spot on my Wall of Fame :)

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    1. What a great idea! Just put in my votes. :)

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  11. Wowzers these look amazing! I am probably the only one who would eat them in my house (husband doesn't love sweets and the other two in our house are a toddler and a cat!), so I'll need to save this recipe to share when I have friends over sometime. :-)

    http://makingroomwithus.blogspot.it

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    1. How could you live in a household that doesn't like sweets?! How unfortunate...or maybe fortunate since you get them all to yourself. :)

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  12. These have been on my to make list for awhile now. They look amazing!!!!

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    1. You'll love them Erin! They are the perfect holiday treat!

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  13. Clever stuff! Hot Chocolate cookies with hot chocolate anyone? I could go for that. I know some kids that are gonna love these. I hope you will share them at my holiday cookie exchange: http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/2012-cookie-exchange-cookies-and-memories/

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    1. I would love to share them! Thanks for sending me the link and stopping by!

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  14. YUM! I bet they taste so good. Perfect with a cup of cocoa. :)

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  15. Get out of town! what a great recipe! Thanks for linking up to the Christmas Cookie link up! Sarah from The Ease of Freeze.

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    1. Hi Sarah! These cookies are a hit and great for the holidays. Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  16. Thank you so much for linking up at my linky party! I am pinning every post to my Show Me Your Plaid Monday's Board for all to see! I hope you come back each week!

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    1. Thank you Chandra! I'll be sure to stop by again. :)

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