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Gooey Hot Chocolate Cookies with Marshmallow Topping

Three rich, dark chocolate hot chocolate cookies topped with mini marshmallows and powdered sugar.
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Make these soft, chewy cookies that capture the flavor of a warm mug of hot cocoa, complete with chocolate chips and melted marshmallows. This is a perfect cozy winter treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look slightly soft.
  9. Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press 3 to 4 mini marshmallows onto the top of each warm cookie. The residual heat will soften them.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cool, lightly dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.

Notes

  • For an extra fudgy texture, use high-quality cocoa powder.
  • If you want a stronger hot cocoa flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the flour with 1/4 cup of instant hot cocoa mix.
  • To achieve the gooey center, slightly underbake the cookies; they will firm up as they cool.

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