Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday: Indulgent Hot Chocolate Cookies
Delight in these indulgent hot chocolate cookies that bring the warmth of the holiday season to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Let cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle with sea salt before baking.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing or sprinkles for a festive look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Cookies, Hot Chocolate Cookies, Holiday Recipes