Hot Cocoa Cookies

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cream butter & sugars: Beat butter and sugars in a large bowl with a standing mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 2

Add wet ingredients: Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.

Step 3

Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, hot cocoa mix, salt, baking soda, and baking powder).

Step 4

Mix dough: Gradually beat the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until combined.

Step 5

Add mix-ins: Stir in chocolate chips and mallow bits.

Step 6

Chill: Cover and chill dough for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.

Step 7

Prep oven & sheets: When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.

Step 8

Scoop: Drop 2 tablespoons of dough, 2 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Bake: Bake 9–11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Step 10

Cool: Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 11

Tips: Mini marshmallows don't work (use mallow bits). It's a dry dough, so don't freak out! DO NOT USE SUGAR-FREE HOT COCOA.