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One chilly evening while craving both hot chocolate and something sweet to munch on, I stumbled upon this cookie idea! They've now become our family's cold-weather treat - a chocolaty, fudge-like cookie covered with melty marshmallows and smooth chocolate frosting. Guests always beg for my secret formula after tasting them.
What Makes These Cookies Special
These treats taste exactly like a cup of hot cocoa in cookie form, wonderfully rich and chocolate-packed. The squishy marshmallows and chocolate layer on top make them feel like a cozy winter hug! My children can't wait to help sprinkle them, and they vanish quickly at any holiday gathering.
What You'll Need
- Fun Part: Festive holiday sprinkles!
- For Topping: Extra butter, cocoa, and confectioners' sugar.
- Marshmallows: Large ones, sliced in half.
- Good Chocolate: Semi-sweet chunks work best for melting.
- Wet Stuff: Unsalted butter, eggs, pure vanilla.
- Dry Stuff: All-purpose flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar for chewiness.
Let's Get Baking
- Make Them Pretty
- After cooling, spread the chocolate frosting on top and shake those sprinkles around.
- Add the Fluff
- Push marshmallow halves into each cookie, then return to the oven for 3 minutes until they're puffy and soft.
- Time to Bake
- Form small dough balls and bake at 325°F until they develop crackly surfaces in roughly 10 minutes.
- Cookie Dough Magic
- Combine dry items in one container, wet in another. Mix in the cooled chocolate mixture, then chill the dough for an hour.
- Start with Chocolate
- Combine your butter and chocolate until totally smooth. Let it cool down - I usually tidy up the kitchen during this wait!
Insider Tricks
You can't rush the dough chilling step or they'll flatten too much. A tiny ice cream scoop gives you the same size cookies every time. Wait for the frosting to fully harden before stacking. They'll stay fresh for three days in an airtight container.
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Storage Solutions
Your cookies will stay yummy for about 3 days when kept in a tightly closed container. I often prepare extra dough for the freezer - it's there whenever we need a sweet treat! Just let it thaw in your fridge overnight before you bake it.
Switch It Up
Go for dark chocolate if you want less sweetness. My kids love when I use mini marshmallows instead of cutting big ones. You can match your sprinkles to any celebration. And don't forget, these taste amazing alongside your morning coffee or evening hot cocoa.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What’s the point of chilling the dough?
Chilled dough is easier to handle and stops cookies from spreading out too much in the oven.
- → Can I prep this dough early?
Sure! Keep the dough in the fridge for up to 3 days. Let it warm up for 30 minutes before shaping.
- → Why put marshmallows on halfway through?
It keeps them from completely melting and helps them stay fluffy and shapely on top of the cookie.
- → How do I store these cookies?
Throw them in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Use wax paper to separate layers so they don’t stick together.
- → Can I freeze them?
They’re better fresh because of the marshmallows—but the dough freezes great if you want to bake them later!