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A close up of a fudgy chocolate cookie topped with a toasted marshmallow and chocolate chips.

Hot Chocolate Cookies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 12 ounces semi -sweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1.5 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 3 large egg s
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 large marshmallows , cut in half

Method
 

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and 1 cup of chocolate chips in 30-second increments until smooth; let cool slightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the dry ingredients and the remaining chocolate chips until no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  7. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and press one marshmallow half, cut-side down, into the center of each cookie.
  10. Return to the oven for 2 minutes until the marshmallows have softened and the cookies are set.
  11. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.