Marshmallow-Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies
Marshmallow-Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies are a decadent treat, blending soft chocolate cookies with a gooey marshmallow center, perfect for cozy gatherings and holiday cheer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; don’t overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips and mini marshmallows gently.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Substitute regular chocolate chips with white chocolate or peanut butter chips for added flavor. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps maintain cookie shape during baking. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.