Marshmallow-Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies
Delightful cookies filled with a surprise burst of marshmallow and chocolate, perfect for winter gatherings and holiday parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one by one, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them.
- Press a few mini marshmallows on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut oil for butter. Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor.