Spider Web Cookies
Spider Web Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a rich chocolate base topped with gooey melted marshmallows, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) Ensure butter is at room temperature for better mixing.
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar (packed)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips Experiment with different types of chocolate.
For the topping
- 10 oz mini marshmallows Melted for the spiderweb effect.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Allow them to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Topping
- For the spiderweb topping, melt mini marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted marshmallows over each cookie to create the web effect. Allow to set before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, a glass of cold milk, or a warm cup of hot cocoa. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze with parchment paper in between layers.