Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cup Cookies

Festive Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cup Cookies are darling, kid friendly, and make the perfect Christmas party treat! The best part about them is that there is no baking or cooking needed. Buy some fudge striped shortbread cookies, marshmallows, chocolate icing or frosting, miniature marshmallows, small candy canes, and Christmas tree sprinkles, and you’re all set! These are the cutest cookies for classroom parties, daycare, homeschool, and for gifting to neighbors, teachers, and friends. If you like cookies, then you’ll love my Easy Sugar Cookies!

If you’re looking for additional kid friendly Christmas recipes, then you’ll love my Reindeer Pretzels, Hot Chocolate on a Stick, 3-Ingredient Rolo Pretzel Bites, Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies, and Snowman Cheeseball. If you have kids, you’ll love my Hot Cocoa Sensory Bin, Handprint Keepsake Ornament, Popsicle Stick Ornaments, Squirrel Feeders, Paper Plate Christmas Tree, Salt Dough Handprint and Footprint Ornaments, and Candy Cane Wreath!

Ingredients in Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cup Cookies

Fudge Striped Shortbread Cookies. You can buy Keebler brand or generic striped shortbread cookies for this recipe.

Marshmallows. Buy marshmallows which make the hot cocoa “cup” on the cookie.

Chocolate icing or frosting. The chocolate icing/frosting will help bind the marshmallows to the cookie as well as serve as the hot chocolate on top of your hot cocoa “cup.”

Miniature marshmallows. You’ll need mini marshmallows to place in the top of your hot cocoa “cup.” I diced them into several pieces.

Small candy canes. To cut the longer sides of the candy canes, use a knife. Although it may seem like they will break, they do not. Learn from my lesson – I tried using kitchen scissors and they shattered into several pieces, so opt for a knife.

Christmas tree sprinkles. I found my large Christmas tree sprinkles at Walmart, but you can also try Michaels or Amazon.

Pro Tips

Once diced, the mini marshmallows are rather sticky, making them difficult to stick onto the tops of the hot cocoa cups. After you dice up the mini marshmallows, let them air dry for at least 45 minutes so that they dry up and are easier to work with and place over the hot cocoa cups.

Before you begin, prep everything. Grab a knife and chop the long parts of the candy canes off. Also, be sure to chop up the mini marshmallows into tiny pieces, allowing them time to dry, to expedite the cookie process.

How to Make the Best Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cup Cookies

1). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the striped shortbread cookies face up on the lined baking sheet.

2). Squeeze chocolate frosting on the bottom of a marshmallow, then place it over the center of the shortbread cookie.

3). Dab frosting on both bottoms of your candy cane piece and then stick it into the side of the marshmallow to form a cup handle. Below is a sample of what it should look like.

4). Squeeze frosting on top of each marshmallow to form the hot cocoa top. Carefully place the mini marshmallow bits on top of the chocolate frosting to form “marshmallows in a cup of hot cocoa.”

5). Dab chocolate frosting on the center front of each marshmallow “cup,” then stick a Christmas tree sprinkle onto it. You may need to hold it for a few seconds to secure it. Let the frosting dry for at least an hour before serving.

If you like this, then you’ll love these festive holiday recipes!

Peanut Butter Fudge

Peanut Butter Balls

Oreo Truffles

Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites

Santa Party Platter

Christmas Crack

Easy 4-Ingredient Peppermint Bark

Snowman Cheeseball

Fudge

Pumpkin Roll

French Apple Tart

Final Thoughts

Finally, if you make these Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cup Cookies, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this recipe and always respond to all comments.

If you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag #elisemccollister on Instagram! It makes me so happy to see your recipe photos!

Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cup Cookies

Elise McCollister

Festive Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cup Cookies are darling, kid friendly, and make the perfect Christmas party treat! The best part about them is that there is no baking or cooking needed.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Desserts, Snacks

Servings 24

Ingredients

  

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• 24 fudge striped shortbread cookies such as Keebler brand
• chocolate frosting or icing
• 24 marshmallows
• 24 small candy canes cut down to "U" shape
• miniature marshmallows
• Christmas tree sprinkles

Instructions

 

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the striped shortbread cookies face up on the lined baking sheet.
• Squeeze chocolate frosting on the bottom of a marshmallow, then place it over the center of the shortbread cookie.
• Dab frosting on both bottoms of your candy cane piece and then stick it into the side of the marshmallow to form a cup handle. Refer to the post for a photo example.
• Squeeze frosting on top of each marshmallow to form the hot cocoa top. Carefully place the mini marshmallow bits on top of the chocolate frosting to form “marshmallows in a cup of hot cocoa.”
• Dab chocolate frosting on the center front of each marshmallow “cup,” then stick a Christmas tree sprinkle onto it. You may need to hold it for a few seconds to secure it. Let the frosting dry for at least an hour before serving.

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