Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these irresistible hot cocoa cookies that blend rich marshmallow and cocoa flavors into one delightful treat. Simple ingredients and easy steps create a perfect winter dessert you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225 grams/8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (280 grams/10 ounces) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (40 grams/1.4 ounces) unsweetened cocoa powder
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams/7 ounces) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams/3.5 ounces) brown sugar, packed
Chocolate and Baking Ingredients:
- 1 cup (180 grams/6.3 ounces) chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredients:
- 12 large marshmallows, cut in half (or 1 cup mini marshmallows)
- ½ cup (90 grams/3.2 ounces) milk chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Cream butter and both sugars using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes airy and pale, developing a smooth, whipped consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next, then gently blend in vanilla extract for aromatic depth.
- Sift together all dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt – creating a uniform, chocolatey powder blend.
- Slowly introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring with minimal manipulation to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly to ensure a rich chocolate experience in every bite.
- Chill the prepared dough for optimal flavor melding and to prevent excessive spreading during baking, allowing the ingredients to harmonize.
Notes
- Soften butter completely at room temperature to ensure smooth, even mixing and prevent lumpy cookie dough.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a rich, deep chocolate flavor that elevates the entire cookie experience.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, more structured cookies.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg