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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

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup dry hot cocoa mix
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • Marshmallows for topping
  • Chocolate for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium-high speed until fluffy and light in color, about 3 minutes
  2. Add egg and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until combined, scraping down bowl sides as needed
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt until combined
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients bowl and beat on low until combined
  5. Beat in milk until dough is thick and sticky
  6. Cover dough tightly and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 3 days
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats
  8. Scoop and roll dough into balls about 25-26g each, spacing 2-3 inches apart on baking sheets
  9. Bake and top with marshmallows and chocolate as directed
  10. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely

Notes

Chilling the dough is imperative as it is quite thick and sticky. This recipe creates a chewy texture perfect for hot cocoa lovers. The marshmallow surprise adds a gooey center to these rich chocolate cookies.

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