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Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Surprise Cookies

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Delightful cookies combining rich chocolate flavors with gooey marshmallow centers, perfect for warming up on chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 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
  • 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
  • 10–11 large marshmallows, cut in half
  • 8 ounces (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium-high speed until fluffy and light in color, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and then beat on high speed until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt until mixed.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Beat on low until combined. Finally, beat in the milk until smooth and sticky.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. Scoop and roll the dough into balls, about 1 heaping tablespoon each. Arrange them 2-3 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  8. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. Remove and lightly press a marshmallow half into the tops of each cookie.
  9. Return the cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 2 minutes.
  10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. To melt the chocolate, place it in a heat-proof bowl and heat in 20-second increments until smooth.
  12. Spoon the melted chocolate over each cooled marshmallow-topped cookie and let it set at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to one week at room temperature or two weeks in the fridge. They can also be frozen.

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