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Hot Cocoa Cookies Topped with Marshmallows

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Hot Cocoa Cookies topped with Marshmallows are soft, fudgy cookies that taste just like a mug of hot chocolate. Packed with rich cocoa and melty chocolate chips, each cookie is finished with a gooey marshmallow for the ultimate winter treat.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • 12 large marshmallows, halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 8–9 minutes, then press half a marshmallow into the center of each cookie.
  9. Return to the oven for another 2–3 minutes, until marshmallows are puffy.
  10. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use mini marshmallows instead of large ones—3 to 4 per cookie.
  • Add crushed candy canes or peppermint marshmallows for a festive twist.
  • Mix in a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for deeper flavor.
  • For a gooier finish, press extra chocolate chips on top after baking.
  • Freeze dough balls and bake fresh as needed—add marshmallow mid-bake.

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