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Hot Chocolate Cookies

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These Hot Chocolate Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich chocolate flavor! Topped with gooey marshmallows, they taste just like a cozy cup of hot cocoa. Perfect for winter nights, holiday gatherings, or any time you’re craving a warm, chocolatey treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2cup(115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2cup(100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2cup(100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tspvanilla extract
  • 1 1/2cups(190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4cup(30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tspbaking soda
  • 1/4 tspsalt
  • 1cup(180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 12large marshmallows, cut in half

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Make the Cookie Dough:In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Shape and Bake the Cookies:Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.Bake for 8 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and gently press a marshmallow half into the center of each cookie.
  9. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and gently press a marshmallow half into the center of each cookie.
  11. Finish Baking with Marshmallows:Return the cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the marshmallows are puffy and slightly melted.
  12. Return the cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the marshmallows are puffy and slightly melted.
  13. Cool and Serve:Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.Enjoy the cookies warm or at room temperature for a delicious hot chocolate-inspired treat!
  14. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  15. Enjoy the cookies warm or at room temperature for a delicious hot chocolate-inspired treat!

Notes

Extra chocolatey:Drizzle melted chocolate over the marshmallows for even more chocolate flavor.
Make it peppermint:Add 1/2 tsp peppermint extract to the dough or sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top.
Storage:Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/hot-chocolate-cookies/