Description
These Chewy Hot Cocoa Cookies with Marshmallows are a delightful treat combining the rich, comforting flavors of hot chocolate with the soft chewiness of marshmallows. Perfectly balanced with dark chocolate chips and a tender texture, they make an irresistible snack or dessert for cocoa lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup hot chocolate mix
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips (dark)
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable baking mat to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, add the unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Use a hand mixer on high speed to beat the mixture until it becomes creamy and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully combined with the creamed butter and sugar.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, hot chocolate mix, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix until dough starts to form, then use a rubber spatula to fold in any ingredients stuck to the sides or bottom of the bowl for even mixing.
- Incorporate Mix-Ins: Set aside a small handful of chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. Fold the remaining chocolate chips and marshmallows evenly into the cookie dough.
- Form Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop or 4 tablespoons of dough, shape the cookies. Press some of the reserved chocolate chips and marshmallows on top of each cookie to ensure they stay visible and do not melt onto the baking sheet during baking. Space the cookies adequately to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes. If any marshmallows spill over and melt on the baking sheet, gently push them back onto the cookie while hot using a spoon.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before removing or serving to allow them to set properly. Enjoy your chewy hot cocoa cookies with marshmallows!
Notes
- Ensure marshmallows are fully encased or placed on top of the cookies to prevent them from melting onto the baking sheet.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to allow proper spreading and baking of cookies.
- Using dark chocolate chips adds a nice contrast to the sweetness of the marshmallows and cocoa.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow to finish setting on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
