Description
Soft chocolate cookies infused with hot cocoa mix and topped with a gooey marshmallow center, finished with a rich chocolate drizzle for a fun and festive treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup hot cocoa mix
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 12 large marshmallows, cut in half
- Chocolate Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1–1.5 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–9 minutes, then quickly press a half marshmallow (cut side down) into the center of each cookie.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 2 minutes, just until the marshmallow softens.
- For the chocolate drizzle, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled cookies and allow to set before serving.
Notes
- Add crushed candy canes for a peppermint twist.
- Use mini marshmallows if preferred; place 3–4 on each cookie.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American