It’s a Cookie That Tastes Like Hot Cocoa—and You Don’t Even Need an Oven

Hot cocoa is pure comfort in a mug. Now take that same cozy flavor of rich chocolate and gooey marshmallow and turn it into a cookie. These air fryer hot cocoa cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips. The best part is you don’t even need to turn on your oven.

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The secret is using hot cocoa mix instead of plain cocoa powder. It gives the dough that nostalgic, slightly sweet flavor you get from a real cup of hot chocolate. The air fryer keeps things simple and fast, turning out cookies with crisp edges and soft centers in about ten minutes. It’s the kind of recipe that makes sense when you want something homemade but don’t feel like committing to a full baking session.

A few mini marshmallows on top seal the deal. They melt and toast slightly as the cookies finish baking, giving you that unmistakable hot cocoa taste in every bite. These are the cookies to make when you need a little comfort and don’t want to wait for it.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Delicious hot cocoa flavor: All the flavor of hot chocolate in cookie form
• They bake in the air fryer: No need to turn on or preheat the oven
• Quick and easy: Ready in minutes and easy to bake in small batches
• Bonus: A great way to use up that leftover hot cocoa mix

Tips for Success

• Use room-temperature butter and eggs for even mixing.
• Line your air fryer basket with parchment or a reusable liner so the cookies don’t stick.
• Give the dough balls a little space to let the air circulate.
• Add the marshmallows near the end so they toast instead of melting away.
• Cool the cookies on a rack before stacking or storing.

Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies

Ingredients
⅔ cup granulated sugar
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup hot cocoa mix
1¼ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

1. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips and half the marshmallows.
6. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Scoop dough into small balls and arrange them with space between each.
7. Air fry at 300°F for 6 minutes. Open the basket, top each cookie with 2 or 3 marshmallows, and air fry for another 3 minutes, until the marshmallows are lightly toasted.
8. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.

These cookies keep well for a few days in an airtight container—but they’re best when they’re still a little warm and the marshmallows are soft.

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