Description
Marshmallow Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies bring pure wintertime comfort right to your kitchen counter. Warm chocolate notes blend perfectly with gooey marshmallow centers, creating delightful treats your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream 1 cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until completely incorporated.
- Sift together 3 cups flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into your butter mixture, stirring until a consistent dough forms.
- Gently incorporate 1 cup mini marshmallows and 1 cup chocolate chips into the dough, distributing evenly.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350°F for exactly 11 minutes, watching for slightly set edges and soft centers.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheet for 3 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and maintain a thicker cookie shape.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent marshmallows from sticking and burning.
- Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate or butterscotch chips for a different flavor profile.
- For gluten-free options, replace wheat flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to keep the same soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg