Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Surprise Cookies
Delicious cookies that taste like cozy hot cocoa, filled with chocolate and melting mini marshmallows.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar For sweetness
- 1 cup packed brown sugar For caramel notes
- 2 large eggs Use large eggs for best results
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds warmth and flavor
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder For chocolatey goodness
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent
- 1/2 teaspoon salt To balance sweetness
Chocolate and Marshmallow Additions
- 1 cup mini marshmallows Use chopped regular marshmallows if mini are unavailable
- 1 cup chocolate chips Dark chocolate works well for a healthier option
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
Final Mixture
- Fold in the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
You can make the dough in advance and chill it for up to 24 hours. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For a fun twist, try adding peanut butter chips or crushed candy canes!