Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies
These hot chocolate marshmallow cookies are the ultimate winter treat, combining rich, fudgy chocolate with gooey toasted marshmallow. Perfect for the holiday season or a cozy night in, they’re a fun twist on your favorite cup of hot cocoa!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
For topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 12 large marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and brown sugar together on high speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop the dough into 2 to 3 tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and place about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are still soft. Let the cookies cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spoon melted chocolate onto the top of each cookie.
- Flatten a marshmallow, place it on top of the cookie, and toast using the broiler or a kitchen torch until golden.
Notes
- If your dough feels soft, chilling it for 15 to 20 minutes makes scooping easier and helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- For make-ahead baking, bake the cookies without toppings and store them, then add melted chocolate and marshmallows right before serving for the best texture.
- Store fully baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze plain baked cookies for up to 3 months and add toppings after thawing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 256IUCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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