Description
These Chewy Hot Cocoa Cookies are soft, rich, and perfect for winter baking. Loaded with cocoa, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a chewy center, this festive holiday cookie recipe is a must-have. Ideal for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights in. Best chewy hot cocoa cookie recipe with sprinkles and holiday flavor!
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips. The dough will be thick.
6. Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
8. While still warm, add extra chocolate chips or sprinkles on top.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs to help the dough mix evenly.
Don’t overbake—remove when the center looks slightly underdone for the best chewy texture.
Chill dough for 30 minutes if cookies spread too much while baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg