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pulling apart a gooey hot chocolate cookie

Hot Chocolate Cookies with Mini Marshmallows: The Cozy Winter Treat You Need


  • Author: Lidia Bellacci
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 20 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, fudgy hot chocolate cookies packed with rich cocoa flavor and topped with gooey mini marshmallows all made with just eight simple ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • 3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • 4. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
  • 5. Add dry ingredients and mix until a thick dough forms.
  • 6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place on the baking sheet.
  • 7. Bake for 8โ€“9 minutes, then remove from oven and gently press mini marshmallows onto the tops.
  • 8. Return to oven and bake an additional 2โ€“3 minutes until cookies are set.
  • 9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Press marshmallows in halfway through baking to prevent melting away.
  • For extra richness, add a sprinkle of flaky salt after baking.
  • Cookies are best enjoyed slightly warm when marshmallows are gooey.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: hot chocolate cookies, marshmallow cookies, easy chocolate cookies