Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with marshmallow-surprise hot cocoa cookies, a delightful winter treat that blends rich cocoa and gooey marshmallow magic. Sweet comfort awaits in each bite, promising warm memories and pure indulgence you’ll savor down to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (45 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups (150 grams) mini marshmallows (or 1 large marshmallow, cut into pieces)
- 1/2 cup (90 grams) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by setting the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, stirring until completely integrated and smooth.
- In a separate container, combine the dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt – using a whisk to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Portion out tablespoon-sized dough sections and flatten them slightly on your palm.
- Nestle mini marshmallows or marshmallow pieces into the center of each dough portion, carefully encasing the marshmallow completely to prevent leakage during baking.
- Generously coat each dough ball in powdered sugar, ensuring a complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, watching for set edges and soft centers that indicate the marshmallow has melted internally.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to stabilize.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature and firm up.
- Serve these decadent cookies warm, revealing the surprise molten marshmallow center with each delightful bite.
Notes
- Experiment with different marshmallow flavors like chocolate or strawberry to create unique taste variations that surprise everyone.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before forming balls to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a perfect cookie shape during baking.
- For gluten-free friends, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour to make these delightful cookies accessible to more people.
- Cool cookies completely before storing to prevent moisture buildup and maintain their delicious crisp exterior and gooey marshmallow center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg