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Baby, it’s cold outside. Warm up with today's feature: Hot Chocolate Cookies. They're better than cocoa (and even better with it). Enjoy!

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Feature: Hot Chocolate Cookies : Better Than Cocoa!

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It’s the chocolate chips and miniature marshmallows – melted and browned on the top, just like they’d be if warmed under an oven broiler or over a campfire – that make the difference.

The marshmallows melt and ooze, adding a hint of caramel flavor, too.

Pair them up with a glass of milk or a cup of hot chocolate and you'll feel cozy and warm even when it's cold outside.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 9-11 minutes
Makes about 4-5 dozen cookies

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That’s it for now. See you next time!

Happy baking,

Kathy, The Cookie Elf
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