Description
Rich hot cocoa cookies blend marshmallow and chocolate flavors in a delightful winter treat. Home bakers can craft these comforting sweets with simple ingredients and enjoy warm memories of classic winter indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 12 large marshmallows, halved
- Sprinkles for decoration
Chocolate Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Gently melt chocolate and butter in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Allow mixture to cool for approximately 15 minutes at room temperature.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine dry ingredients, ensuring even distribution of cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Using an electric mixer, cream sugar with eggs and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Gradually incorporate cooled chocolate mixture.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain cookie texture.
- Refrigerate dough for minimum 1 hour, allowing flavors to meld and dough to firm up for easier handling.
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Roll chilled dough into uniform tablespoon-sized balls, placing them on lined baking sheets with adequate spacing.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges appear slightly crisp but centers remain soft.
- Remove cookies from oven, immediately press marshmallow halves onto each cookie’s surface. Return to oven for additional 3 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to wire rack, allowing complete cooling. Drizzle with chocolate icing and garnish with decorative sprinkles.
- Allow icing to set completely for 30-60 minutes before serving, ensuring neat presentation and optimal flavor melding.
Notes
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure dense, fudgy cookies with rich chocolate texture.
- Experiment with different marshmallow flavors like vanilla, strawberry, or coconut for unique twists on the classic hot cocoa cookie.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for deeper, more intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire cookie experience.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular flour with almond or gluten-free blend without compromising the cookie’s decadent taste.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg