1-Getting started: with hot cocoa cookies is easy and fun. First, beat the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, then add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well for a smooth base. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, hot cocoa mix, salt, baking soda, and baking powder before gradually adding them to the butter mixture and blending thoroughly.

2-Next, stir in the chocolate chips and Mallow Bits, though for less melting, you can add the Mallow Bits after chilling the dough. Cover the dough and chill it for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours, to enhance the flavors. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), drop rounded 2-tablespoon portions of dough about 2 inches apart onto lined baking sheets, and bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.

3-After baking, cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before moving them to wire racks to cool completely. This step-by-step process ensures your hot cocoa cookies turn out moist and delicious every time.