Description
Delectable hot chocolate cookie cups blend rich chocolate and marshmallow magic into an irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each creamy, indulgent bite with pure holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (225 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups (315 g / 11.1 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g / 7 oz) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) brown sugar
- ¾ cup (90 g / 3.2 oz) cocoa powder
- 1 cup (170 g / 6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- Mini marshmallows
- White chocolate, melted (optional, for drizzle)
- Crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and generously spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to ensure effortless cookie removal.
- Dough Creation: Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl, cream butter and sugars in another until fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla, then gently incorporate dry ingredients to form a smooth, consistent dough.
- Shaping: Craft uniform dough balls and nestle them into muffin cavities, carefully pressing to create deep, cup-like indentations using fingertips or a compact utensil.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookie edges turn crisp and set. Immediately upon removal, re-press centers to maintain the cup shape. Allow complete cooling within the tin to stabilize the structure.
- Filling and Decorating: Generously fill each cooled cookie cup with marshmallow fluff or mini marshmallows. Melt chocolate chips and artfully drizzle over marshmallow centers. While chocolate remains glossy, embellish with festive sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or attach miniature candy cane handles using additional melted chocolate.
- Finishing: Let decorated cookie cups set at room temperature or accelerate solidification by briefly chilling in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature and enjoy these delightful, compact treats.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Generously spray mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy cookie cup removal and maintain perfect shape.
- Create Perfect Indentations: Immediately after baking, use the back of a spoon or small measuring tool to gently press cookie centers while still warm, creating uniform and deep cup-like impressions.
- Chocolate Drizzling Technique: Melt chocolate chips carefully using double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently to prevent burning and achieve smooth, glossy drizzle.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Substitute butter with plant-based alternatives and use gluten-free flour blend for dairy-free and gluten-sensitive individuals, maintaining the cookie’s rich chocolate flavor and delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 221
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg