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Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Surprise Cookies

Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Surprise Cookies
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Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Surprise Cookies are cozy, chewy chocolate cookies with a gooey marshmallow center, perfect for chilly evenings, festive gatherings, or satisfying your sweet tooth. These hand-held treats capture the essence of hot cocoa with simple pantry ingredients, hiding a delightful sweet surprise inside each bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Other

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Prep the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl to ensure even distribution of leavening and chocolate elements for consistent flavor and texture.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, creating a tender cookie base.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, binding the dough and adding richness. Mix until smooth without overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to maintain a soft texture and avoid tough cookies.
  5. Assemble the Cookies with Marshmallow Surprise: Take spoonfuls of dough, flatten slightly, place a mini marshmallow in the center, and carefully cover with more dough, sealing the marshmallow inside.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Arrange cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft to preserve the marshmallow gooeyness.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to help cookies maintain shape and keep marshmallows inside while baking.
  • Use mini marshmallows for better melting and a consistent marshmallow surprise.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  • Watch baking time carefully; slightly underbaked cookies have soft, chewy centers that highlight the marshmallow.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh and moist for up to 3 days.

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