Description
Rich Hot Chocolate Cookies blend winter comfort with chocolate indulgence. Gooey marshmallow centers and deep cocoa flavors create a delightful seasonal treat for warm gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (180 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 12 large marshmallows, cut in half
Instructions
- Thermal Preparation: Calibrate oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal heat circulation and cookie release.
- Butter Fusion: Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, developing a caramelized flavor foundation.
- Liquid Integration: Blend egg and vanilla extract into butter mixture until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Dry Component Composition: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to eliminate potential lumps and ensure uniform seasoning.
- Dough Assembly: Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, gently incorporating chocolate chips to distribute intense chocolate notes throughout the dough.
- Cookie Formation: Scoop and roll dough into uniform spheres, positioning them strategically on prepared baking sheets with adequate spacing for expansion.
- Marshmallow Intervention: Bake for 8 minutes, then carefully embed marshmallow halves into cookie centers, creating a decadent topographical landscape.
- Final Baking Stage: Return cookies to oven for 2-3 minutes, allowing marshmallows to transform into golden-edged, puffy embellishments.
- Cooling Protocol: Allow cookies to rest briefly on baking sheets before transferring to wire rack, ensuring perfect texture and preventing over-cooking.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for optimal cookie texture and even mixing.
- Cocoa Powder Precision: Sift cocoa powder to eliminate clumps and guarantee a smooth, consistent chocolate flavor throughout the dough.
- Marshmallow Placement Technique: Press marshmallows gently halfway into partially baked cookies to prevent complete melting and maintain structural integrity.
- Storage Strategy: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to preserve their soft, chewy consistency and prevent moisture loss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg