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hot chocolate cookies with mini marshmallows

Hot Chocolate Cookies with Mini Marshmallows

Soft, fudgy hot chocolate cookies loaded with chocolate chips and gooey mini marshmallows. All the cozy flavor of a mug of hot cocoa in chewy cookie form!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 cup chocolate chips milk or semisweet
  • 1 1/4 cups mini marshmallows divided

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the butter mixture. Beat until smooth and fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a thick, soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and about 1/2 cup of the mini marshmallows, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Gently press 3–4 mini marshmallows into the top of each dough ball for a gooey, toasted marshmallow topping.
  9. Bake for 9–10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still appear soft and slightly underbaked.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm for the best hot chocolate cookie experience.

Notes

For extra gooey cookies, press a few additional mini marshmallows on top of the cookies right after baking. You can also swap in dark chocolate chips or a pinch of espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.