Description

Delight in these rich and gooey Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies, where a soft marshmallow center is perfectly encased in a fudgy, chocolate cookie dough studded with mini chocolate chips. Baked to perfection, these cookies offer a deliciously chewy texture with a melty marshmallow surprise in every bite.

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Dough

1 ¼ cups butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup mini chocolate chips

For the Filling

16 regular-sized marshmallows (not mini marshmallows)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375˚F to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the cookies.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined, then fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
Form Cookies with Marshmallows: Take about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and form it around the base of one marshmallow. Then, take an additional 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough to cover the top, fully encasing the marshmallow in dough. This process can be a bit messy; spraying your hands with cooking spray may help, though it’s not required.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place only 3 cookies per sheet, spacing them widely apart because they will spread significantly as they bake.
Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. The cookies should turn flat, but the marshmallows inside should remain white in the center and not start bubbling.
Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, gently peel the cookies off the parchment paper before serving.

Notes

Using cooking spray on your hands can make it easier to handle the sticky dough when encasing the marshmallows.
Do not overcrowd the baking sheet since these cookies spread considerably while baking.
Ensure marshmallows do not brown or bubble excessively to maintain the perfect gooey center.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For a variation, try using flavored marshmallows such as peppermint or caramel-filled for a unique twist.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies, chocolate cookies, marshmallow cookies, chocolate chip cookies, fudgy cookies, gooey marshmallow dessert