Description
Delicious hot chocolate cookies – chocolate cookies with a marshmallow center covered in a chocolate ganache (makes about 12 cookies).
Ingredients
Chocolate Cookies
- 120 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter - softened
- 50 g (1/4 cup) white granulated sugar
- 100 g (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 1 egg - room temperature
- 1 tsp liquid vanilla extract
- 150 g (1 1/4 cups) flour - all-purpose
- 30 g (1/4 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 12 marshmallows
Chocolate Glaze
- 100 g (about 3.5 oz) dark baking chocolate
- 1 tbsp neutral vegetable oil
Instructions
Chocolate and marshmallow cookies
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix and sift together the dry ingredients: flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
- In a large mixing bowl, place the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat again until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients with a spatula until you have a smooth, slightly sticky dough.
- Using an ice cream scoop, portion out 12 balls of cookie dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 5 cm (2 inches) between each cookie. Bake 8 cookies per sheet if needed.
- Bake the chocolate cookies in the preheated oven for about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, press a whole marshmallow lightly into the center of each cookie, and return to the oven for an additional 2 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Glaze
- In a small bowl, melt the chopped chocolate, either in a double boiler over a saucepan of simmering water or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until fully melted.
- Add the oil and stir to combine.
- Spoon a small teaspoon of chocolate glaze over each cookie, spreading it to fully cover the marshmallow.
- Let the glaze set for a few minutes, then enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For optimal freshness, avoid stacking them.
Tips
- Cool on a wire rack: Place the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely, which helps prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Baking soda substitute: If you don’t have baking soda, use 1 teaspoon of baking powder for a similar result.
- Use a digital scale: For the best accuracy, use a digital scale instead of measuring cups to get precise measurements and the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies, biscuits
- Cuisine: American