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Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Surprise Cookies

Delicious cookies infused with cocoa, topped with marshmallows and drizzled with chocolate, perfect for warm gatherings or cozy moments.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup dry hot cocoa mix
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons milk (any kind, dairy or nondairy)
For the toppings
  • 10–11 large marshmallows, cut in half
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped

Method
 

Preparation of the cookie dough
  1. Preheat your oven and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined, and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the buttery mixture, then add the milk, mixing until combined.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Baking the cookies
  1. Scoop and roll the chilled dough into heaping tablespoons, placing them on prepared baking sheets 2-3 inches apart.
  2. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until they begin to swell.
  3. Press a halved marshmallow onto each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
  4. Return cookies to the oven for another 2 minutes, then gently flatten the marshmallows with the back of a spoon.
Chocolate topping
  1. Melt the finely chopped chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
  2. Once cookies are cooled, drizzle the melted chocolate over the marshmallow-topped cookies.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.