Description
Creamy hot chocolate marshmallow cookies deliver winter’s sweetest comfort, blending rich cocoa and gooey marshmallow magic. Chocolate lovers will savor this delightful treat that brings cozy moments right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Texture and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, or white) – optional
Instructions
- Prepare a welcoming baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for a smooth cookie-making experience.
- Transform butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar into a cloud-like mixture, whipping them together until they become light and airy.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious base that will bind the cookie’s delightful personality.
- Craft a dry ingredient symphony by whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate vessel, then gently marry this mixture with the wet ingredients.
- For chocolate enthusiasts, consider folding in chocolate chips to elevate the cookie’s decadence.
- Allow the dough to rest and chill in the refrigerator, transforming its texture and making it more manageable for shaping.
- Tenderly sculpt the dough into perfect 1½-inch spheres, positioning them gracefully on the prepared baking sheets with ample breathing room.
- Embellish each cookie with a playful cluster of mini marshmallows, nestling them gently into the dough’s surface.
- Usher the cookies into the oven, letting them bake until the edges achieve a firm stance while maintaining a delicate, soft center.
- Grant the cookies a moment of tranquility, allowing them to cool and settle into their final, irresistible form.
Notes
- Gently press marshmallows into warm cookies immediately after baking to create a melty, gooey topping that looks irresistible.
- Swap cocoa powder with dark chocolate for an intense, rich flavor profile that chocolate lovers will adore.
- Keep cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness and prevent them from drying out quickly.
- Replace wheat flour with a gluten-free blend to make these cookies accessible for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg