We may be heading into summer – the season of ice-cold beverages on blazing hot days – but, right now, when the nights dip into the cool 40’s (in Southern California, that’s chilly) hot cocoa still sounds mighty fine. And what better to accompany a steaming mug than the cookie that embodies those same rich, comforting flavors?
This recipe was inspired by a cold night and a craving for chocolate and marshmallows. The result was a batch of cookies that are soft, chewy, and chocolatey. The molasses and marshmallows give these cookies the perfect, almost brownie-like texture, complemented by gooey chocolate chips.
The best part is that these cookies are incredibly easy to make. So go ahead, indulge!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 32
Ingredients:
1 ¼ cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon molasses
2 cups flour
2 cups chocolate chips
1½ cups miniature marshmallows
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Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and cocoa.
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2. Add the eggs, baking soda, molasses and vanilla.
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3. Add the flour, chocolate chips and marshmallows.
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4. Allow dough to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30min. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
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5. Place generous tablespoon sized mounds of cookie dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (I like to use a cookie dough scoop for this.)
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6. Bake for 13 minutes.
7. Enjoy.
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Still craving chocolate? These might help:
- 7 Essential Recipes For Chocolate Lovers
- 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
- Bakery-Style Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Bonus: This tutorial will show you how to make cookies with hot cocoa mix!