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Ultimate Chewy Hot Chocolate Cookies with Marshmallows

Close-up of rich, dark hot chocolate cookies topped with toasted and soft marshmallows.
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Bake these ultimate chewy hot chocolate cookies that taste just like a warm mug of hot cocoa. These fudgy cookies are loaded with chocolate and topped with gooey marshmallows for the perfect cozy winter treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup hot chocolate mix (instant type)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows, plus extra for topping
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and hot chocolate mix.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips and 1 cup of mini marshmallows.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look soft.
  8. Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, gently press a few extra mini marshmallows onto the top of each warm cookie. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. If desired, dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • For the best fudgy texture, slightly underbake these cookies. They firm up as they cool.
  • You can use a high-quality Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
  • If you want a glaze, melt 1/2 cup of chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and drizzle over the cooled cookies.
  • Save this recipe on Pinterest for easy access during the holidays!

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