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Hot Cocoa Cookies with Marshmallow Frosting

Warm Up with Hot Cocoa Cookies and Marshmallow Frosting

Delight in Hot Cocoa Cookies with Marshmallow Frosting, perfect for cozy gatherings and a sweet winter treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract almond extract can be used
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free blend
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips dark chocolate chips optional
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows optional
For the Marshmallow Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Creme or Fluff
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips and marshmallows.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9-10 minutes, looking for set edges and soft centers.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, then blend in the marshmallow creme.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
  3. Frost cooled cookies with the marshmallow frosting using a piping bag or spatula.
  4. Optional: Drizzle melted chocolate or sprinkle crushed candy canes on top for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store unfrosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze baked, unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months.

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