Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Half a cup of unsalted butter, softened (113g).
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100g of white sugar (1/2 cup).
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Half a cup of packed brown sugar (100g).
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One large egg, brought to room temp.
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A teaspoon of vanilla.
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1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour (188g).
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Natural cocoa powder, 1/3 cup (27g).
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A quarter cup of dry hot cocoa powder mix (40g).
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1 tsp baking soda.
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Pinch of salt (1/8 tsp).
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2 tsp milk.
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10-11 big marshmallows, cut in half.
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8 oz of chopped semi-sweet chocolate (226g).
# Instructions:
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Whip butter with both sugars until creamy. Stir in the egg and vanilla. In a different bowl, mix the dry stuff. Blend both mixes together and then add milk. Chill for at least two hours.
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Form dough balls and arrange on parchment-lined trays. Bake for about 10 minutes.
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Push a marshmallow half onto each cookie. Bake 2 extra minutes. Flatten marshmallows slightly and cool cookies on the tray for 10 minutes.
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Melt chocolate by heating in 20-second bursts. Drizzle over marshmallows and allow it to firm up for 30-60 minutes.
# Notes:
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Chilling the dough is a must.
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Stick with natural cocoa powder for the best flavor.
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Avoid chocolate chips for topping.
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Cookies or dough freeze well.
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Stick to dry hot cocoa mix as listed.
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Perfect treat when it’s cold outside.