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Marshmallow-Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies

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Rich and chewy hot cocoa cookies with gooey marshmallow and melted chocolate on top, providing a cozy holiday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1/3 cup (27g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup (40g) dry hot cocoa mix
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) milk (any kind, dairy or nondairy)
  • Butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar (amounts unspecified in source, typically about 3/4 cup butter, 1 cup sugar combined)
  • Marshmallows and melted chocolate for topping (implied)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl using a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium high speed until fluffy and light in color, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt together until combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients bowl and beat on low until combined. The cookie dough will be quite thick.
  5. Finally, beat in the milk. The cookie dough will be thick and sticky.
  6. Cover dough tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 3 days. Chilling is imperative for this sticky cookie dough.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  8. Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator. Scoop and roll dough, a heaping 1 tablespoon (about 25-26g) each, into balls. Arrange 2–3 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  9. Bake (time not specified in source, typical 10-12 minutes), then cool cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

1. Chilling the dough is essential for handling and achieving the right texture.
2. Use milk of any kind for moisture and softness.
3. For best flavor, use good-quality natural cocoa powder and hot cocoa mix.

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