Rich Hot Chocolate Cookies with Marshmallow Swirl Recipe
These Rich Hot Chocolate Cookies with a Marshmallow Swirl are a decadent treat combining deep cocoa flavor, creamy milk powder, melty chocolate chunks, and gooey mini marshmallows. Perfectly soft and chewy with a hint of cinnamon spice, these cookies are baked to golden perfection and ideal for cozy dessert cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Flour
- 1 cup Milk Powder
- ½ cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Pinch of Salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter, softened
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
Mix-ins
- 1 cup Chocolate Chunks
- 1 cup Mini Marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes. This aerates the batter for a better texture.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next to create a smooth, homogeneous batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, milk powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to evenly distribute all dry components.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold the chocolate chunks and mini marshmallows into the batter, ensuring even distribution without melting.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone mats, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. The edges should be set, with a soft center.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use softened butter for best creaming results and cookie texture.
- Mini marshmallows create a gooey swirl; regular marshmallows can be chopped if mini are unavailable.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- For extra richness, use dark chocolate chunks or a mix of milk and dark chocolate.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keywords: Hot Chocolate Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Marshmallow Cookies, Cocoa Cookies, Dessert, Baking Recipes
