Description
Festive marshmallow-surprise hot cocoa cookies blend rich chocolate comfort with playful winter whimsy. Gooey marshmallow centers and cocoa-infused dough create a delightful treat that melts hearts and satisfies sweet cravings in one delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (27g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (40g) dry hot cocoa mix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) milk
- 10–11 large marshmallows, cut in half
Chocolate Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars using an electric mixer at medium-high speed until light and airy, approximately 2-3 minutes. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully integrated.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Add milk and blend until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Wrap dough tightly and refrigerate for minimum 2 hours to enhance flavor and texture.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper for even cooking and easy removal.
- Using a cookie scoop, form chilled dough into uniform balls, spacing them 2-3 inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake cookies for 10 minutes. Swiftly remove from oven and gently press a marshmallow half into each cookie’s center. Return to oven and bake additional 2 minutes until marshmallow softens.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.
- Melt chocolate using microwave or double boiler. Drizzle melted chocolate over marshmallow-topped cookies, allowing 30-60 minutes for chocolate to solidify completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure thick, chewy cookies with rich chocolate flavor.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better cookie texture, especially butter and egg.
- Customize cookies by swapping hot cocoa mix with different flavors like peppermint or salted caramel for unique variations.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 16mg