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Grinch Hot Cocoa Cookies

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Grinch Hot Cocoa Cookies are soft, fudgy chocolate cookies topped with gooey marshmallows and festive sprinkles, featuring a vibrant Grinch-green color. They’re quick, easy, and perfect for holiday gatherings, bringing cozy cocoa flavor and cheerful nostalgia to your Christmas celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred, regular works)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Green gel food coloring (or liquid food coloring)
  • 24 mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
  • Holiday sprinkles (red heart sprinkles or Christmas mix)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes with a mixer, 4-5 minutes by hand).
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until combined.
  5. Add green gel food coloring (about 1/2 teaspoon, or more for brighter color) and mix until evenly green.
  6. Optional: Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
  9. Immediately press 1 mini marshmallow into the center of each cookie. For extra gooeyness, microwave marshmallows for 5 seconds before topping.
  10. Optional: Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl (30 seconds, stir, repeat as needed) and drizzle over cookies.
  11. Top cookies with holiday sprinkles, pressing gently so they stick.
  12. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely (about 15 minutes).

Notes

Chilling the dough helps cookies stay thick and chewy. Use gel food coloring for the brightest green. Press marshmallows into cookies while warm for best results. Cookies freeze well and can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with simple swaps. For best texture, bake one sheet at a time and keep remaining dough chilled.

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