Hot Chocolate Cookies with Gooey Marshmallow Centers
Rich chocolate cookies with gooey marshmallow centers, perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Mini marshmallows
- Optional toppings: flaky sea salt or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Flatten each ball slightly and place a mini marshmallow in the center, then wrap the dough around the marshmallow, ensuring it’s completely covered.
- Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked. The marshmallow centers may peek through.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Use high-quality cocoa powder for deep chocolate flavor.’, ‘Chill the dough if it feels too sticky to work with.’, ‘Seal the marshmallows well to prevent leaking during baking.’, ‘Experiment with toppings like flaky sea salt or powdered sugar.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: hot chocolate cookies, marshmallow cookies, chocolate dessert, holiday cookies, cozy treats