Description
These Hot Cocoa Cookies with Marshmallow Centers are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers. Soft, chewy chocolate cookies are filled with a gooey marshmallow center, reminiscent of a warm mug of hot cocoa on a cold day. They’re perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy nights in, or anytime you need a sweet, comforting pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chips, if preferred)
- 12 large marshmallows, halved
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 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.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop out about 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place half a marshmallow in the center of the dough.
- Carefully wrap the dough around the marshmallow, sealing it completely so the marshmallow is fully enclosed. Roll into a ball.
- Place the cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. The marshmallows inside will melt and create a gooey center.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.
Notes
- For extra chocolate flavor, you can add a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips to the top of the cookies before baking.
- If you don’t have large marshmallows, you can use several mini marshmallows clustered together to form a similar size.
- These cookies are best enjoyed warm when the marshmallow is still gooey. Reheat briefly in the microwave if you want to revive the gooey center.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
