Description
Soft, chocolatey cookies with a marshmallow surprise center and rich melted chocolate topping. Like hot cocoa in cookie form!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (27g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (40g) dry hot cocoa mix
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tsp (10ml) milk
- 10–11 large marshmallows, halved
- 8 oz (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream butter and sugars until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients.
- Gradually mix into wet ingredients. Stir in milk.
- Scoop dough, roll into balls, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Press halved marshmallow into center, bake 2–3 more minutes.
- Cool slightly, then top with melted chocolate. Let set.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for smooth creaming.
- Don’t overbake before adding marshmallows—cookies should be soft.
- Chill dough for thicker cookies if desired.
- Let chocolate topping set fully before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes