Description
These soft and chewy Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies capture the cozy flavors of hot cocoa in every bite. Perfectly chocolatey with gooey marshmallows on top, they’re a wintertime treat for everyone to enjoy!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, or white)
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cream the Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add Wet Ingredients:
- Blend in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
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Optional Add-Ins:
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips for extra decadence.
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Chill the Dough:
- Refrigerate the dough for 20-30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
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Shape the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into 1½-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Add Marshmallows:
- Press 2-3 mini marshmallows into the top of each cookie ball.
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Bake:
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
- Cool:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra gooey cookies, gently press more mini marshmallows onto the cookies immediately after baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies pair perfectly with a warm mug of hot chocolate!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 186 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 63mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg