Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe Easy Melty Marshmallow Center Treats
Soft, chocolatey cookies with a gooey marshmallow center that bring the nostalgic goodness of hot chocolate in cookie form. Perfect for cozy occasions and crowd-pleasing treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (75g) mini marshmallows
- ¾ cup (130g) semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer or 6-7 minutes by hand.
- Beat in the large room-temperature egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in semisweet chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, being careful not to crush the marshmallows.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges look set but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill dough for 15-20 minutes before baking to prevent marshmallows from melting too much. Avoid overbaking to keep the marshmallow center gooey. Use softened butter, not melted, for best texture. Folding marshmallows gently is key to keep them intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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