Description
Irresistible hot chocolate cookies blend winter comfort with sweet indulgence, delivering a warm embrace of chocolate and marshmallow magic. Rich cocoa notes and gooey marshmallow centers make these treats a delightful companion to your favorite holiday moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (180 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Supplementary Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 12 large marshmallows, cut in half
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring even heat distribution and preventing cookie stick.
- Create a luxurious cookie base by whipping softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, developing a rich, caramelized foundation.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until the texture becomes silky and uniform, creating a smooth backdrop for the chocolate flavor.
- Separately combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, whisking thoroughly to eliminate potential lumps and ensure consistent seasoning throughout the dough.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently to maintain the dough’s delicate structure, and gently mix in chocolate chips for bursts of intense chocolate flavor.
- Form uniform cookie portions by scooping and rolling dough into perfect spheres, strategically placing them on prepared baking sheets with sufficient spacing to allow proper spreading.
- Execute initial baking for 8 minutes, creating a soft, slightly underdone cookie base that will serve as a canvas for marshmallow integration.
- Interrupt the baking process to delicately press marshmallow halves into the cookie centers, creating a picturesque and indulgent surface.
- Complete the baking process by returning cookies to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing marshmallows to transform into puffy, golden-edged clouds.
- Facilitate cooling by letting cookies rest momentarily on baking sheets, then transferring to a wire rack to achieve optimal texture and prevent continued cooking.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect texture by using room temperature butter, which creams more smoothly and creates a softer cookie.
- Prevent dry cookies by carefully measuring cocoa powder using the spoon-and-level method, avoiding packing the powder into the measuring cup.
- Enhance marshmallow melt by choosing fresh, soft marshmallows and cutting them precisely in half for even placement on warm cookies.
- Customize the recipe for dietary needs by substituting gluten-free flour blend, dairy-free butter, and vegan marshmallows for a inclusive treat everyone can enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg