These buttery hot cocoa thumbprint cookies are a delightful treat for the holiday season. Combining the rich flavors of hot cocoa with a tender cookie base, they are perfect for Christmas baking and festive gatherings.

Filled with chocolate and topped with marshmallows, these thumbprint cookies are a must-try for anyone looking to add some sweet cheer to their cookie platter. They make a wonderful addition to any chipcooks desserts lineup.

Delicious Hot Cocoa Thumbprint Cookies

These thumbprint cookies feature a soft, buttery texture and a rich chocolate center, reminiscent of hot cocoa. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish, making them an ideal choice for holiday baking.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips for filling
• Festive marshmallows for decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
5. Create the Thumbprint: Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
6. Add Chocolate Chips: Place a few chocolate chips in the center of each thumbprint.
7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until set. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Decorate: Once cooled, add toasted marshmallows decorations on top of the chocolate chips, if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 12g