# DIY Hot Cocoa Cookies These Decadent Cookies are Stuffed with Marshmallows and Chocolate Chips By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-with-marshmallows References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/121488-how-to-make-hot-cocoa-chips-ahoy-cookies-at-home-because-there-is-no-snack) 'Bustle' recently unveiled a recipe for decadent holiday cookies stuffed with marshmallows and chocolate chips. Only days ago, '[Nabisco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoreos)' announced the release of its new 'Hot Cocoa Chips Ahoy!.' For those who aren't able to get their hands on a box of the seasonal treats, this recipe serves as the next best thing. The recipe is designed to mimic the taste of a steaming cup of hot chocolate. To make the seasonal treats, the recipe involves whipping up a batch of chocolate cookie dough. The dough is infused with [mini marshmallows and chocolate chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-speckled-marshmallow), which enhance the hot cocoa flavor. Once the batter is prepared, each cookie is topped with a [cream fudge filling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-cookies). The filling is designed to mimic the gooey chocolate center found hidden in the original Hot Cocoa Chips Ahoy!. The end result is a batch of hot cocoa cookies stuffed with marshmallows and chocolate chips. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Decadent Holiday Cookies:** Opportunity for bakeries and dessert shops to create their own unique twists on indulgent holiday cookies. - **Seasonal Treats:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to release limited-edition seasonal treats that mimic popular flavors. - **Gooey Center Filling:** Opportunity for confectionery manufacturers to innovate with different types of gooey fillings in cookies and other baked goods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakeries:** Bakeries can experiment with creating their own versions of hot cocoa cookies and other decadent holiday treats. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can develop and market their own limited-edition seasonal treats to capitalize on consumer demand for indulgent flavors during the holidays. - **Confectionery:** Confectionery manufacturers can explore innovative gooey fillings for cookies and other baked goods to differentiate their products in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Chocolate-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-classic-cookie.md) - [Cookie Butter-Flavored Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-ahoy-cookie-butter-cookies.md) - [Holiday Hot Cocoa Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-hot-cocoa-milano-cookies.md) - [Hot Cocoa Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-ice-cream.md) - [Oversized Baked Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-cookie-dough.md) - [Updated Cookie Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-ahoy-cookie.md) - [Hybrid Brownie Cookie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownie-cookies.md) - [Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestle-toll-house-peppermint-cocoa-cookie-dough.md) - [Chocolate Marshmallow Fluff Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-mallow-cupcake-cookie.md)