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Marshmallow Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies

Chewy chocolate cookies with a gooey marshmallowcenter, topped with melted chocolate for the ultimate hot cocoa-inspireddessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 Cookies
Calories 350 kcal

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
  • cups 188g all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • cup 27g natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup 40g dry hot cocoa mix
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 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!
Keyword hot cocoa cookies