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Hot Chocolate Cookies on Food Wine Sunshine

If You Give A Mouse A Christmas Cookie - Give Him Hot Chocolate Cookies

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Course: Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Author: Tracy @ havingfunsaving.com

Ingredients

Cookie Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 stick butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Icing Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings

  • 20 large marshmallows
  • Peppermint candies - crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Prepare standard baking sheet with parchment paper or cooking spray

Cookie Instructions

  • In a large bowl add cake mix, eggs, and melted butter
  • Mix well – the batter will be thick and sticky
  • Use a tablespoon (or a tablespoon sized cookie scoop) to scoop the dough
  • Arrange the cookie balls about 2 inches apart on your baking sheets, then flatten slightly with your fingers or back of spoon
  • Bake cookies about 10 - 12 minutes
  • While the cookies bake, cut the large marshmallows in half
  • When the cookies are done, press one marshmallow half (cut side down) into the center of each cookie
  • Return the cookies to the oven and bake another 1-2 minutes
  • Allow the pan of cookies to cool a few minutes, then transfer cookies to cooling rack

Icing Instructions

  • Combining all icing ingredients in a medium bowl and mix together with a whisk

Decoration Instructions

  • Place wire cooling rack over a baking sheet with wax paper on it for easier clean up
  • Spoon icing onto the top of each marshmallow cookie
  • After icing a few cookies, sprinkle on peppermint pieces before the icing dries
  • Allow icing to set about 30 minutes before serving - just to avoid super messy fingers
  • Enjoy!
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