Description
Delicious cookies with a soft base, gooey marshmallows, and rich chocolate flavor, reminiscent of hot cocoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup dry hot cocoa mix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons milk (any kind)
- 10–11 large marshmallows, cut in half
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Ensure butter is softened at room temperature.
- Mix the Butters and Sugars: Beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the Egg and Vanilla: Mix in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Add dry mixture to wet and beat until combined. Mix in milk.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Scoop the Dough: Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10 minutes.
- Add Marshmallows: Press a marshmallow half into each cookie and bake for 2 more minutes.
- Flatten the Marshmallows: Gently press down the marshmallow with a spoon.
- Cool the Cookies: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in increments.
- Chocolate Topping: Spoon melted chocolate over each cooled cookie and let set.
Notes
Chill the dough for better texture and handle. You can also experiment with different types of chocolate or add nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cookies, hot cocoa, marshmallow, dessert, baking