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Hot Cocoa Cookies with Marshmallow Buttercream

Delightful cookies infused with chocolate and topped with fluffy marshmallow buttercream, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1.25 cups white sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg plus 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup hot chocolate mix
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
For the Marshmallow Buttercream
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tub marshmallow cream (7-ounce tub)
  • 1 teaspoon whipping cream
Garnish
  • to taste Jet Puffed Mini Marshmallow Bits

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat them together for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and two egg yolks one at a time, mixing well in between. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, hot chocolate mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in both the dark and semisweet chocolate chips.
  7. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Baking
  1. Using a cookie scoop, place 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Gently press them down.
  2. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are crisp and the centers remain soft.
  3. Allow them to sit on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Buttercream
  1. Combine the softened butter, marshmallow cream, and powdered sugar in a bowl. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and whipping cream and mix until well combined.
  3. Once the cookies are cool, pipe or spread the marshmallow buttercream on top and garnish with mini marshmallow bits.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigerate for longer storage; let come to room temperature before serving.