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Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Surprise Cookies Recipe

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Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Surprise Cookies are rich, chocolatey treats bursting with the flavors of hot cocoa and gooey marshmallows. These soft, chewy cookies feature a delightful hot cocoa mix and cocoa powder in the dough, topped with melted chocolate and fluffy marshmallows for an irresistible wintertime indulgence.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1/3 cup (27g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup (40g) dry hot cocoa mix
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) milk (any kind, dairy or nondairy)

Topping

  • 10–11 large marshmallows, cut in half
  • 8 ounces (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium-high speed until the mixture is fluffy and light in color, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract to the sugar and butter mixture. Beat on high speed until fully combined, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, dry hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
  4. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients bowl. Beat on low speed until just combined. The dough will be very thick at this point. Finally, add the milk and beat the dough until it becomes thick and sticky.
  5. Chill the Dough: Cover the cookie dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 3 days. Chilling is essential to handle the sticky cookie dough properly.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set them aside.
  7. Form Cookies: Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. Scoop heaping tablespoons (about 25-26g each) of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls 2–3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake Initial Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until they are just set but not fully baked through.
  9. Add Marshmallows and Finish Baking: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and gently press a half marshmallow onto the top of each cookie. Return the cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 2 minutes. Remove again and using the back of a spoon, slightly flatten each marshmallow atop the cookies.
  10. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Melt Chocolate: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate either using a double boiler or by microwaving in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted.
  12. Drizzle Chocolate: Spoon the melted chocolate over each fully cooled marshmallow-topped cookie. Let the chocolate set at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
  13. Store: Once the chocolate has set, stack, store, transport, or gift the cookies as desired. Store any leftovers tightly covered at room temperature for up to one week.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is crucial to handle the sticky texture and helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
  • Use either dairy or nondairy milk for the dough depending on your preference or dietary needs.
  • Ensure marshmallows are pressed gently after the final bake so they spread evenly without melting away.
  • These cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
  • For an extra chocolate boost, use a quality semi-sweet chocolate for melting and drizzling.

Keywords: marshmallow cookies, hot cocoa cookies, chocolate cookies, holiday cookies, winter desserts, chewy cookies

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