Hot Cocoa Cookie Balls Food

HOT COCOA COOKIE BALLS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, cookie crumbs and 2 Tbsp. MALLOW Bits until blended. Shape into 12 (1-inch) balls, using a level tablespoon for each. Place on a waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Freeze 15 minutes.
• Microwave chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH for 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 30 seconds more; stir. Continue heating and stirring in 10-second increments until completely melted.
• Dip each ball in chocolate using a fork, letting any excess drip back into the bowl; return to baking sheet. Top immediately with remaining MALLOW Bits. Refrigerate 15 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Discard sprinkles or reserve for another use.

HOT CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa mix, baking cocoa, salt, baking soda and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Gently stir in marshmallow bits and chocolate chips., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Beat butter in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add in 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of the cocoa powder, and the vanilla and mix until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally.
• Add in as much flour as you can while using the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon and the pecans.
• Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely.
• Combine the remaining 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll the cooled cookies in this mixture.
• Store in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container. Cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months, thaw before serving.

HOT COCOA CAKE BALLS

Steps:

• * Make cake mix ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS ON box. Add in 2 packages of hot cocoa powder to the batter. Bake according to directions on box.
• * Allow cake to cool completely.
• * Crumble cake into large bowl. Make sure it is finely crumbled with no big pieces. Add vanilla frosting. You don't have to add the whole tub - I use about 2/3. Just enough to make the cake stick together.
• * Shape cake into balls. Don't make them too big. Once shaped, put into the freezer for about 30 minutes.
• * Melt candy coating according to directions.
• * Drop cake ball into the candy coating and gently toss with a fork to completely cover. Place ball on wax paper. If you have a fork mark, just dab some candy coating on to cover.
• * Dip 2-3 balls and then sprinkle with hot cocoa mix while still wet. Repeat until all balls are covered.
• * Allow to set until completely dried.

HOT COCOA COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the flour mixture in 2 batches and beat until just incorporated. Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Working with 1 piece of dough at a time, dust the dough generously with flour and roll out between 2 pieces of parchment paper until about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out shapes using 2-to-4-inch cookie cutters and transfer to the prepared baking sheets. Gather the scraps and refrigerate until firm; reroll once to cut out more cookies. Refrigerate the cutouts until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake the cookies, switching the position of the pans halfway through, until slightly puffed and darker around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely. Sandwich the cookies with the marshmallow cream.

HOT COCOA COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl mix together hot chocolate mix, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and all purpose flour and set aside.
• Mix the butter, sugar and brown sugar together with an electric hand mixer until a smooth creamy mixture remains Add the eggs in one at a time and mix between each egg. Mix in the vanilla.
• Pour the dry ingredients into the mixing bowl and beat until a smooth batter remains. Stir in the chocolate chips.
• Scoop cookies with a 1.5 tbsp cookie scoop, roll into balls with your hands, and place in the fridge for at least an hour. After chilling, place dough balls on a parchment lined baking sheet with space between each cookie.
• Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes, remove the tray and quickly top each cookie with 3-4 mini marshmallows. Bake another 2 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.

HOT CHOCOLATE BALLS

Steps:

• Microwave chocolate, cream and salt in a large bowl, stirring occasionally until smooth- about 2 minutes.
• Refrigerate until firm- about 2 hours. Roll 3 TBS chilled chocolate mixture into ten 2 " balls. Individually wrap balls in saran wrap and transfer balls to a large Ziploc.
• Freeze.
• To make 1 cup of hot chocolate, combine 1 unwrapped chocolate ball and 1 cup whole or low fat milk in a large mug. Microwave, stirring occasionally until smooth and hot- about 2 minutes.
• You can also use vanilla soy milk if you like that.