Rich Hot Chocolate Cookies with Marshmallow Swirl Recipe
Delight in these Rich Hot Chocolate Cookies with Marshmallow Swirl, a perfect combination of creamy cocoa, sweet marshmallows, and gooey chocolate chunks baked to perfection. These cookies bring the comforting flavors of hot chocolate into a delicious treat ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter, softened
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups Flour
- 1 cup Milk Powder
- ½ cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Pinch of Salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup Chocolate Chunks
- 1 cup Mini Marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using a mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, usually about 2 to 3 minutes. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, milk powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, making sure that everything is well combined and free of lumps.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Stir gently and mix just until combined; be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Add Chocolate and Marshmallows: Fold in the chocolate chunks and mini marshmallows carefully so they are evenly distributed but the marshmallows do not break down too much.
- Form Cookies and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, maintaining about 2 inches between each to allow spreading. Bake them in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up without breaking.
Notes
- For extra gooey marshmallows, add a few more mini marshmallows on top of each cookie just before baking.
- If you prefer a less sweet cookie, reduce the sugar to ¾ cup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder instead of regular cocoa powder.
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