Description
Imagine the warmth of a cozy blanket on a cold winter night, the smell of rich chocolate filling the air, and the soft, gooey texture of melted marshmallows as you take a bite of a freshly baked cookie. These Chewy Hot Chocolate Cookies with Melty Marshmallows bring all the comforting flavors of hot chocolate into a delightful cookie form.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mixing the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Forming the Cookies
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently press a few mini marshmallows into the top of each cookie dough ball.
- Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter: It blends more evenly with the sugars, creating a smooth, creamy dough that bakes into a soft, chewy cookie.
- Don’t overmix the dough: Overmixing can cause the cookies to become tough. Mix until just combined to preserve that tender texture.
- Experiment with different chocolate chips: Dark chocolate or white chocolate chips can add a unique twist to your cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American