Description
Sweet chocolate cookies hide gooey marshmallow-surprise hot cocoa cookies that melt in your mouth. Winter nights become magical with these rich, comforting treats perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (27 g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (40 g) dry hot cocoa mix
- 1 large egg
Sugars and Fats:
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light or dark brown sugar
Finishing and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) milk
Topping:
- 10–11 large marshmallows, cut in half
- 8 ounces (226 g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
- Craft a luxurious cookie dough by whipping butter and sugars in a mixing bowl until they transform into a creamy, aerated mixture with a pale, silky texture.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla, blending thoroughly and scraping the bowl’s edges to ensure complete integration of ingredients.
- Separately combine dry components – flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt – creating a unified powder blend.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a dense dough forms, then introduce milk to soften the consistency.
- Refrigerate the dough for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Roll chilled dough into uniform balls, positioning them with ample spacing on prepared baking surfaces.
- Bake cookies for 10 minutes, then swiftly place a marshmallow half atop each cookie.
- Return to oven and bake an additional 2 minutes until marshmallows begin to soften.
- Gently flatten marshmallows using a spoon’s back, creating a delicate, glossy surface.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Melt chocolate in short microwave intervals, stirring between each to prevent burning.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over marshmallow-topped cookies, creating an elegant finishing touch.
- Let cookies sit until chocolate sets completely, creating a decadent, glossy appearance.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and enhance flavor development during baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother, more evenly mixed cookie dough.
- Cut marshmallows precisely in half for uniform topping and attractive presentation.
- Experiment with different hot cocoa mix flavors like peppermint or dark chocolate to customize the cookies’ taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg