Description
Indulgent marshmallow-surprise hot cocoa cookies blend winter comfort with sweet nostalgia, creating a delightful treat that warms hearts. Chocolate lovers will savor these gooey, chocolatey morsels packed with marshmallow magic and rich cocoa flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Marshmallow Topping:
- 12 large marshmallows
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 tbsp hot cocoa mix powder
Decoration:
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Cream butter and both sugars in a separate large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, blending well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until fully integrated.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a uniform chocolate cookie dough forms.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to allow ingredients to meld and firm up.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges appear slightly crisp but centers remain soft.
- Remove from oven and immediately press one large marshmallow into the center of each warm cookie.
- Sprinkle hot cocoa mix powder over marshmallows, creating a delicate coating.
- Melt chocolate chips in microwave or double boiler until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle melted chocolate across cookies in elegant zigzag patterns.
- Dust cookies with powdered sugar and scatter chocolate sprinkles for final decoration.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks, permitting marshmallow and toppings to set.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure a compact, rich chocolate cookie texture.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother mixing and better cookie consistency.
- Swap marshmallows with dairy-free alternatives for vegan-friendly version or replace with caramel chunks for different flavor profile.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg