Marshmallow-Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies
I’ve found that the Marshmallow-Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies are a breeze to make, using simple ingredients like cocoa, marshmallows, and a touch of vanilla to create an irresistible flavor that delights everyone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 188 grams all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 27 grams natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 40 grams dry hot cocoa mix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 10 milliliters milk (your choice of dairy or nondairy)
- Topping: 10–11 large marshmallows, halved
- 226 grams semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, whole milk, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients to form dough.
- Shape dough into balls; place evenly on baking sheet.
- Press a marshmallow into each dough ball; bake 10-12 minutes.
- Melt chocolate; drizzle over cookies immediately after baking.