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Gluten Free Hot Chocolate Cookies

Gluten Free Hot Chocolate Cookies for Cozy Holiday Bliss

Delight in gluten free hot chocolate cookies that are fudgy, easy to make, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 215 g Dark Chocolate Contains 64-70% cocoa for optimal flavor
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter Cut into small cubes for melting
  • 2 Eggs Cold for better whipping
  • 150 g Granulated Sugar
  • 100 g Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Kosher salt is best
  • 200 g Gluten-Free Flour Blend King Arthur Measure for Measure or Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1
For the Cocoa Flavor
  • 50 g Hot Cocoa Mix High-quality mix recommended
  • 10 g Cocoa Powder Use Dutch-processed for richer taste
For the Sweet Filling
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Fluff Can interchange with marshmallow creme

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Microwave
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 215g dark chocolate with 100g unsalted butter in a bowl over low heat until glossy.
  3. In a stand mixer, whisk together 2 cold eggs, 150g granulated sugar, 100g light brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt for about 5 minutes until fluffy and pale.
  4. Sift together 200g gluten-free flour blend, 10g cocoa powder, and 50g hot cocoa mix.
  5. Slowly combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture on low speed.
  6. Fold in the sifted dry ingredients gently until no dry streaks remain.
  7. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets and top each scoop with a spoonful of marshmallow fluff, swirling it into the dough.
  8. Bake for about 11 minutes until crinkled on top and slightly domed.
  9. Shape cookies with a round cutter immediately after removing from oven.
  10. Cool on baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Measure ingredients accurately for best results and use quality chocolate for optimal flavor.

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