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Hot Chocolate Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Hot Chocolate Cookies for Cozy Moments

Delight in these Hot Chocolate Cookies that embody comfort with rich flavors and a nostalgic vibe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo cookies Crushed
  • 0.5 cups Melted butter Substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option
Cheesecake Mousse Layer
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened; use vegan cream cheese for dairy-free
  • 0.5 cups Powdered sugar Consider coconut sugar for a less refined option
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Almond extract can be used as a substitute
  • 1 pkg Instant hot cocoa mix Any chocolate milk powder can work
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream Use coconut cream as a dairy-free substitute
Chocolate Pudding Layer
  • 1 pkg Instant chocolate pudding mix A vegan pudding mix suits dairy-free diets
  • 2 cups Milk Non-dairy milk alternatives are suitable
  • 1 cup Mini marshmallows Consider vegan marshmallows for a dairy-free treat
Topping
  • 1 cup Additional whipped cream Whipped coconut cream can be used as a substitute
  • 0.5 cups Nutella or melted chocolate Optional drizzle

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Refrigerator
  • dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Mix crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 13x9-inch dish. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and hot cocoa mix in a bowl until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks. Fold into cream cheese mixture and spread over chilled crust. Chill for another 30 minutes.
  3. Whisk together instant pudding mix and milk until thick. Fold in mini marshmallows and spread over the mousse layer. Chill for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream generously over the pudding layer.
  5. Garnish with mini marshmallows and drizzle with Nutella. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dessert is best enjoyed within 2-3 days after assembly for optimal freshness and texture.

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