These Marshmallow Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the comforting flavors of hot chocolate with the gooey joy of marshmallows. Each bite reveals a melty marshmallow center, surrounded by a rich and chewy chocolate cookie. Perfect for cozy winter evenings or as a fun dessert to share, these cookies are guaranteed to surprise and delight.
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (188g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- ⅓ cup (27g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (40g) dry hot cocoa mix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) milk
For the Topping:
- 10–11 large marshmallows, cut in half
- 8 ounces (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough : Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and creamy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a thick dough forms. Add the milk and mix until the dough is smooth.
- Shape and Bake : Roll the dough into 1.5-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Add Marshmallows : Remove the cookies from the oven and press a marshmallow half, cut side down, into the center of each cookie. Return the cookies to the oven for 2–3 minutes, or until the marshmallows are puffed but not browned.
- Melt and Drizzle Chocolate : While the cookies cool slightly, melt the chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth. Spoon or drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of each cookie, covering the marshmallow.
- Cool and Serve : Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy these warm, gooey delights!
Conclusion:
These Marshmallow Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies bring the joy of sipping hot chocolate into cookie form. Perfectly chewy and topped with melty chocolate, these cookies are a cozy treat that’s sure to become a family favorite. Share them with friends, or enjoy them with a steaming mug of cocoa for the ultimate indulgence.
Marshmallow Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies
Chewy chocolate cookies with a gooey marshmallowcenter, topped with melted chocolate for the ultimate hot cocoa-inspireddessert.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- ½ cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
- ½ cup 100g packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups 188g all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- ⅓ cup 27g natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup 40g dry hot cocoa mix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons 10ml milk
For the Topping:
- 10 –11 large marshmallows cut in half
- 8 ounces 226g semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough : Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and creamy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a thick dough forms. Add the milk and mix until the dough is smooth.
- Shape and Bake : Roll the dough into 1.5-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Add Marshmallows : Remove the cookies from the oven and press a marshmallow half, cut side down, into the center of each cookie. Return the cookies to the oven for 2–3 minutes, or until the marshmallows are puffed but not browned.
- Melt and Drizzle Chocolate : While the cookies cool slightly, melt the chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth. Spoon or drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of each cookie, covering the marshmallow.
- Cool and Serve : Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy these warm, gooey delights!
