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Hot Cocoa Cookies with Marshmallow Buttercream

Hot Cocoa Cookies with Marshmallow Buttercream Bliss

These Hot Cocoa Cookies with Marshmallow Buttercream are a festive treat that blends rich chocolate with fluffy marshmallow frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 2 yolks Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for the best flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed recommended
  • 1/4 cup Hot Chocolate Mix Can be omitted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Chocolate Components
  • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
For the Marshmallow Buttercream
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can use sugar-free blend
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Cream
  • 1/2 cup Whipping Cream Milk can be used
  • 1/2 cup Mini Marshmallow Bits Optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together salted butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add whole egg and two egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, hot chocolate mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain.
  6. Gently fold in dark chocolate chips and semisweet chocolate chips, then chill dough in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Prepare marshmallow frosting by beating together softened butter, marshmallow cream, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  10. Mix in vanilla extract and gradually add whipping cream until frosting is light and fluffy.
  11. Once cookies are cool, frost with marshmallow buttercream and garnish with mini marshmallow bits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for 20 minutes to enhance flavors and prevent excessive spreading. Use quality ingredients for the best results.

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