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Cozy Hot Cocoa Cookies

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These cozy hot cocoa cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with melty mini marshmallows and rich cocoa flavor, perfect for holiday cookie exchanges and festive treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (about 50 g) mini marshmallows
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding gently until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in mini marshmallows, being careful not to dissolve them.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough balls about 2 tablespoons each, spaced 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft. Rotate pans halfway through baking for even cooking.
  9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container once cooled.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and eggs for best texture. Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender. Fold marshmallows gently to maintain gooey pockets. Rotate pans halfway through baking for even cooking. Cookies continue baking on the hot pan after removal, so remove when edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked.

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