Hot Cocoa Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed.
02 -
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, chopped.
03 -
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
04 -
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
05 -
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
06 -
1/4 teaspoon salt.
07 -
1 1/4 cups brown sugar.
08 -
3 large eggs.
09 -
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla.
10 -
12 large marshmallows, halved.
11 -
1 cup powdered sugar.
12 -
2 tablespoons melted butter.
13 -
2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
14 -
2 tablespoons hot water.
15 -
1/4 teaspoon vanilla.
16 -
Sprinkles for decoration.
# Instructions:
01 -
Melt butter and chocolate in microwave, stirring until smooth, then cool 15 minutes.
02 -
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
03 -
Beat sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth, then blend in cooled chocolate.
04 -
Mix in flour mixture in two batches until just combined.
05 -
Chill dough at least 1 hour until firm.
06 -
Preheat oven to 325°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
07 -
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto sheets 2 inches apart.
08 -
Bake 10-12 minutes until crackled on top.
09 -
Add marshmallow halves and return to oven 3 minutes.
10 -
Cool briefly then transfer to wire rack.
11 -
Make icing by whisking all ingredients together.
12 -
Spoon icing over marshmallows and add sprinkles before setting.
# Notes:
01 -
Tastes like hot chocolate.
02 -
Perfect winter cookie.
03 -
Great for holidays.
04 -
Add sprinkles while wet.