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Chewy Hot Chocolate Cookies with Gooey Marshmallow Centers

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These chewy hot chocolate cookies feature a rich cocoa flavor with a surprise gooey marshmallow center, perfect for cozy moments and easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Mini marshmallows (enough for 4 per cookie)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined and the dough looks glossy and smooth.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons (30g) of dough per cookie and flatten slightly in your palm.
  8. Place 4 mini marshmallows in the center of the dough, then fold the dough around them, sealing completely and rolling gently into a ball.
  9. Arrange the stuffed dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft and marshmallows are melted.
  11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and marshmallow leakage. Use mini marshmallows for even melting. Tent cookies with foil if marshmallows brown too quickly. Seal marshmallows well inside dough to avoid oozing.

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