Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Topping:
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Optional: crushed candy canes, additional chocolate chips, or powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips for bursts of chocolatey goodness.
Shape and Bake
- Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes, then quickly remove from the oven.
Add Marshmallow Topping
- Top with Marshmallows: Place 2-3 mini marshmallows on top of each partially baked cookie.
- Finish Baking: Return cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the marshmallows are slightly melted and golden.
Cool and Serve
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Garnishes: Dust with powdered sugar, sprinkle crushed candy canes, or drizzle melted chocolate for added flair.
- Prep Time: 15 min.
- Cooling Time: 8 min.
- Cook Time: 12 min.
Nutrition
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g