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Hot Cocoa Bomb Cookie Cups

The Ultimate Guide to Hot Cocoa Bomb Cookie Cups: Your New Favorite Winter Treat

  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cookie cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

The reason Hot Cocoa Bomb Cookie Cups have captivated the baking world is the synergy of flavor and function. The hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows are hidden until the moment hot milk is poured over them, melting the chocolate seal and releasing the filling. As the cup dissolves into the warm milk, the soft cookie cup subtly adds a delightful, slightly sweet, and doughy flavor to the cocoa, enhancing the overall experience far beyond what a regular hot cocoa bomb or simple cookie could provide. The slight sweetness of the cookie provides the perfect counterpoint to the rich, dark chocolate of the cocoa mix.

Ingredients

Scale

Cookie Cups

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

Filling & Topping

  • ½ cup hot cocoa mix

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

  • 1 cup chocolate chips or melting wafers

  • Sprinkles or crushed candy canes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bake the cookie cups

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

    • Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

    • Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.

    • Beat in egg and vanilla.

    • Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.

    • Scoop dough evenly into muffin cups.

    • Bake 12–14 minutes, until edges are set.

  2. Shape the cups

    • Immediately press the center of each cookie down using the back of a spoon or small glass.

    • Let cool 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely.

  3. Fill

    • Spoon 1–2 tsp hot cocoa mix into each cup.

    • Top with mini marshmallows.

  4. Seal with chocolate

    • Melt chocolate chips.

    • Spoon or drizzle over marshmallows to seal the top.

    • Add sprinkles or candy canes before chocolate sets.

  5. Set & serve

    • Let chocolate harden at room temp or refrigerate briefly.

Notes

Get creative with your hot cocoa bomb cookie cups by adding mini marshmallows, crushed peppermint, or a drizzle of caramel or white chocolate inside. You can also mix in flavored cocoa powders or sprinkle edible glitter on top for a festive touch. Perfect for gifting or cozy winter treats!

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Snack
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
  • Calories: ~350 kcal

Keywords: hot cocoa cookie recipe, cocoa bomb cookies, melting cookie cups, hot chocolate treat

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