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Soft and Chewy Hot Chocolate Cookies

A tempting stack of freshly baked hot chocolate cookies topped with melted marshmallows and chocolate chips.

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Make easy, soft, and chewy cookies that taste just like a mug of hot chocolate, complete with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 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 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 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.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly soft.
  9. Remove the sheets from the oven. Immediately press a few mini marshmallows onto the top of each warm cookie.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra rich flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
  • If you prefer a gooey center, press the marshmallows on right after the cookies come out of the oven and let them sit for 2 minutes before moving them.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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