Hot Chocolate Molten Cookies
These viral hot chocolate molten cookies are rich, fudgy, and irresistibly gooey! Made with melted chocolate, chocolate chunks, and fluffy marshmallow toppings, they're the perfect brownie-like cookies for Christmas, holiday parties, or cozy winter evenings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Microwave or double boiler
- Whisk or electric hand mixer
- Rubber Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
- 18 large marshmallows optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the salted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes until pale, thick, and slightly foamy.
- Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped dark or semi-sweet chocolate.
- Scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between cookies. Freeze for 15-20 minutes, until firm.
- Pull the dough balls out of the freezer. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- While the cookies are still hot, gently press one large marshmallow onto each cookie.
- Return the cookies to the oven for 1-2 minutes to soften the marshmallows, if needed.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information per cookie:
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
