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Soft and Chewy Hot Chocolate Cookies with Marshmallows

A plate of rich, dark chocolate hot chocolate cookies topped with melted white marshmallows.
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Bake these soft and chewy cookies that capture the rich flavor of hot cocoa, complete with melty chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. This is an easy recipe perfect for cozy winter nights or holiday baking exchanges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the milk chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  9. Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, gently press 3 to 4 mini marshmallows onto the top of each warm cookie. The residual heat will soften them.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an intense cocoa flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
  • To achieve the softest cookie, slightly underbake them, as they continue to cook on the hot pan.
  • If you want a gooey center, press a few extra chocolate chips into the dough balls right before baking.
  • These cookies pair well with a mug of hot chocolate or tea for a complete comfort food dessert experience.

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