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Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Cookies

prep time:30 minutes
total time:1 hour 2 minutes
These thick, gooey cookies have a melted marshmallow center. The flavor comes from browned butter and hot cocoa mix. You must seal the marshmallow completely inside the dough to prevent it from leaking during baking.
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Ingredients

Ingredients (~18-30 large cookies)

  • 1 cup browned butter
  • 1 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 hot cocoa mix packets
  • 3 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 18–30 large marshmallows or use whole, cut in half

Instructions

  • Brown butter in skillet, then cool.
  • Cream softened butter with sugars until fluffy.
  • Add browned butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk. Mix well.
  • Whisk dry ingredients in separate bowl.
  • Combine wet and dry mixtures. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Chill dough 20-30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Scoop dough, flatten into disc.
  • Place marshmallow in center, wrap dough completely around.
  • Roll into ball with no marshmallow openings.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are matte.
  • Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before moving.

Notes

Use whole marshmallow for larger cookies. Ensure dough completely seals marshmallow to prevent leaking.