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Gooey Hot Chocolate Cookies

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These Gooey Hot Chocolate Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat with a soft, pillowy texture and molten chocolate center, perfect for festive baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and optional mini marshmallows.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Don’t overbake.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.’, ‘Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky.’, ‘Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best gooey texture.’, ‘Underbake slightly for a soft and gooey center.’, ‘Customize with toppings like flaky sea salt or crushed candy canes.’]

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Keywords: hot chocolate cookies, holiday baking, gooey cookies, chocolate dessert, Christmas cookies

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