Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Cookies (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1/3 cup natural cocoa powder (27g).
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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8 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate (226g).
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1/2 cup brown sugar (100g).
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1/4 cup dry hot cocoa mix (40g).
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (188g).
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1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g).
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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1 large egg at room temperature.
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1/8 teaspoon salt.
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10-11 marshmallows, halved.
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1/2 cup butter, soft (113g).
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2 teaspoons of milk.
# Preparation Steps:
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Whisk together dry ingredients in a bowl. Besides that, beat the sugars and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and egg. Mix both dry and wet ingredients, followed by milk. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
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Scoop and roll dough into small balls. Arrange on lined baking trays. Bake for 10 minutes.
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Place a marshmallow half on each hot cookie and bake for 2 more minutes. Press them gently to flatten and leave on the tray to cool for 10 minutes.
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Heat chocolate in 20-second microwave bursts until melted. Drizzle or spread it over the marshmallows. Rest cookies for 30-60 minutes to set the chocolate.
# Additional Tips:
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Dough needs time to chill.
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Choose natural cocoa powder.
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Skip chocolate chips for the topping.
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Cookies and dough both freeze well.
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Only use dry hot cocoa powder.
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Perfect for cold weather.