Indulge in Hot Chocolate Cookies with Mini Marshmallows
These Hot Chocolate Cookies with Mini Marshmallows are a gooey and chocolatey treat perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- parchment paper
- hand mixer
- Spatula
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup Granulated sugar for sweetness and light texture
- 1 cup Brown sugar packed
- 2 large Eggs bringing moisture and structure
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract enhancing flavor
- 2 cups All-purpose flour base for cookie dough
- ¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder for chocolate richness
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda helping cookies rise
- ½ teaspoon Salt balancing sweetness
For the Chocolatey Goodness
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips for bursting chocolate experience
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows for soft, chewy texture
- ½ cup Crushed graham crackers optional, for topping
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and mini marshmallows gently.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, keeping an eye on them for the perfect chewy texture.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Chill dough if too soft before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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