Description
Experience the cozy comfort of winter with these rich chocolate cookies infused with hot cocoa flavor, topped with fluffy marshmallow frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will bring warmth and sweetness to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
- 2 Large Eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 cups Mini Marshmallows (for frosting)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract. Scrape down the bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This prevents spreading and deepens flavor.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of chilled dough onto prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft. Do not overbake.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully. Cookies must be completely cool before frosting.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine mini marshmallows, powdered sugar, and milk. Microwave in 15-20 second intervals, stirring until completely melted and smooth (1-2 minutes total). Add vanilla if desired.
- Once cookies are cool, spread a generous dollop of warm marshmallow frosting onto each.
- Optional: Sprinkle with extra cocoa powder, mini chocolate chips, or edible glitter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Don't overmix after adding flour to avoid tough cookies. Use room temperature ingredients for optimal dough texture. Chilling the dough enhances flavor and reduces spread.