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Hot Cocoa Cookies

Rich chocolate cookies filled with gooey marshmallow centers, reminiscent of a warm cup of hot cocoa.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate Melted with butter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 25 large marshmallows, halved
Icing Ingredients
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
  • Assorted sprinkles For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently to combine.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but still soft.
  2. Remove from the oven and immediately press a halved marshmallow into the center of each cookie.
  3. Return to the oven for an additional 2 minutes to soften marshmallows.
  4. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool while preparing the icing.
Icing
  1. For the icing, whisk powdered sugar, melted butter, cocoa powder, hot water, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  2. Spread or drizzle icing over cooled cookies and decorate with assorted sprinkles.
  3. Allow icing to set before serving.

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days, or freeze for up to three months.