Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow Cookies
This recipe combines the smooth richness of hot chocolate with the chewy, marshmallow-filled delight of homemade cookies. Sweet, comforting, and entirely too easy to finish in one sitting.
Ingredients
For Hot Chocolate:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream optional for extra richness
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips for extra indulgence
For Marshmallow Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Stir in marshmallows and chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
- While the cookies bake, heat milk, cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and chocolate chips in a pot or microwave.
- Whisk until smooth, then add vanilla extract.
- Serve the cookies warm with your hot chocolate.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 400
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Vitamin B12: 6%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Potassium: 6%
- Use flavored marshmallows for an extra twist (think cinnamon or caramel).
- Top your hot chocolate with whipped cream for a truly decadent experience.
- If you’re feeling really fancy, add a sprinkle of sea salt to the cookies before baking.