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Hot Cocoa Cookies with Marshmallow Frosting Recipe

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These Hot Cocoa Cookies with Marshmallow Frosting are rich, chocolaty, and irresistibly soft treats perfect for cozy winter days or holiday celebrations. Featuring a deep chocolate flavor from Dutch-processed cocoa and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these cookies are finished with a fluffy marshmallow frosting that adds a playful, creamy sweetness. Drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle crushed candy canes for a festive touch.

Ingredients

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For the Hot Cocoa Cookies:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows (optional for mix-in)

For the Marshmallow Frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme or fluff
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional, for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This incorporates air and creates a tender cookie.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and cocoa.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and producing tough cookies.
  6. Fold in Chocolate and Marshmallows: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and, if desired, mini marshmallows for extra gooey bursts of sweetness.
  7. Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion 1 ½-tablespoon mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Chill Dough (Optional): For thicker cookies, chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes, until the edges are just set but the centers remain slightly soft and underbaked for a chewy texture.
  10. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  11. Prepare Frosting: While cookies cool, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in the marshmallow creme until smooth and homogeneous.
  12. Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Slowly add powdered sugar to the frosting mixture, then stir in vanilla extract and whip until fluffy. Add heavy cream if needed to reach desired spreading consistency.
  13. Frost Cookies: Spread or pipe the marshmallow frosting onto the cooled cookies evenly.
  14. Garnish: Optionally drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle crushed candy canes on top for a festive, decorative finish.

Notes

  • For the richest chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder and semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.
  • Chilling the dough before baking can help produce thicker cookies with a chewier center.
  • Use room temperature eggs to ensure even mixing and proper texture.
  • Ensure cookies are slightly soft when removed from oven for best chewiness; they will firm up as they cool.
  • The marshmallow frosting can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container and brought to room temperature before spreading.
  • Add a festive touch by drizzling melted chocolate or sprinkling crushed candy canes as garnish.

Keywords: holiday cookies, hot chocolate cookies, Hot Cocoa Cookies, Marshmallow Frosting

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