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Cup of cozy snowy day hot cocoa with chocolate chip cookies on a patterned plate

Cozy Snowy Day Hot Cocoa and Cookies

A warm and comforting hot cocoa paired with homemade cookies, perfect for a snowy day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hot Cocoa
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cookies
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm.
  2. Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Cream the butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  6. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  7. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
  9. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  10. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
  11. Let the cookies cool slightly before serving with the hot cocoa.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra richness, use whole milk or add a splash of cream to the hot cocoa. You can also customize the cookies with nuts or dried fruit.

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