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Hot Cocoa Cookies
Hot Cocoa Cookies are chocolate-rich cookies made with cocoa powder, brown and granulated sugars, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Scooped dough is baked briefly before having marshmallow halves gently pressed on top and finished with a final brief bake to soften the marshmallows slightly. The result is soft cookies with a touch of warmth and a marshmallow center, suitable as a snack or dessert. These cookies keep at room temperature for a couple of days when stored properly.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
38
Calories:
106 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 19 marshmallows cut in half horizontally, large
- chocolate for garnish, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars on medium high speed until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract, scraping down the side of the bowl with a spatula, as necessary.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined. Don’t over mix.
- Scoop by the rounded tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheet, placing the dough balls about 2-inches apart.
- Bake for 8 minutes. Open the oven and carefully slide out the pan. Gently press one marshmallow half in the center of each cookie. Try to work quickly. Push the pan back in the oven and bake for an additional minute so the marshmallows can get soft.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Garnish with finely chopped chocolate.
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Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain freshness and marshmallow texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
124IU
(2%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 38 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.