{"id":1507,"date":"2025-10-18T09:44:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T09:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/?post_type=recipe&#038;p=1507"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:44:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T09:44:34","slug":"hot-cocoa-marshmallow-cookies","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/hot-cocoa-marshmallow-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let me tell you right now, these Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cookies are like hugging a blanket with your mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They taste exactly like the moment you wrap your hands around a mug of hot chocolate on a freezing night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are soft and fudgy in the center, a little crisp on the edges, and when you bite into one, boom, there is gooey marshmallow in the middle like a surprise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I make them every winter and honestly people lose their minds a little. They are stupid easy too which makes me look way more impressive than I actually am.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-0add74c4-4c75-48c9-b670-55d388564fb3\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/hot-cocoa-marshmallow-cookies\/#0-ingredients-\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/hot-cocoa-marshmallow-cookies\/#1-why-these-ingredients-are-perfect-\" style=\"\">Why These Ingredients Are Perfect<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/hot-cocoa-marshmallow-cookies\/#2-how-i-make-them-\" style=\"\">How I Make Them<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/hot-cocoa-marshmallow-cookies\/#3-how-i-serve-them-\" style=\"\">How I Serve Them<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/hot-cocoa-marshmallow-cookies\/#4-leftovers-\" style=\"\">Leftovers<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/hot-cocoa-marshmallow-cookies\/#5-my-best-tips-\" style=\"\">My Best Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-ingredients-\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ing-20-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1519\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ing-20-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ing-20-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ing-20-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ing-20.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\/2 cup unsalted butter, softened<br>3\/4 cup granulated sugar<br>1 large egg<br>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br>1 cup all purpose flour<br>1\/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<br>1\/2 teaspoon baking soda<br>1\/4 teaspoon salt<br>1 cup mini marshmallows<br>1\/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips<br>Powdered sugar for dusting if you feel fancy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-why-these-ingredients-are-perfect-\"><strong>Why These Ingredients Are Perfect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butter makes everything soft and rich, sugar gives it that crispy edge, and the egg glues everything together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vanilla makes the chocolate taste deeper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flour keeps it thick enough so it does not melt into puddles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cocoa powder gives it that real hot chocolate flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baking soda lifts it a little so it is not dense like brownies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salt makes chocolate taste even better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marshmallows melt into little lava pockets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chocolate chips are there just because more chocolate is always a good decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powdered sugar on top looks like snow so it feels festive even if it is not snowing outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-how-i-make-them-\"><strong>How I Make Them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First thing I do is preheat my oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If you skip the parchment be ready to scrape cookies off with sadness because marshmallows like to stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> I cream the butter and sugar together with a hand mixer until it looks fluffy. Takes like two minutes. Then I add the egg and vanilla and mix again until smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In another bowl I whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I slowly pour the dry mix into the wet mix while the mixer is on low. When it looks like dough I stop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zey-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1514\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zey-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zey-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zey-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zey.jpg 832w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No overmixing or you will get tough cookies and nobody wants that. I stir in the chocolate chips by hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/l-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1517\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/l-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/l-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/l-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/l-1.jpg 832w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now for the fun part. I scoop out little balls of dough .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I press two or three mini marshmallows into the middle and wrap the dough around them so they are hiding inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ytui-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1513\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ytui-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ytui-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ytui-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ytui.jpg 832w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do not seal it good they will leak like lava monsters so make sure they are tucked in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I space them on the baking sheet and pop them in the oven for about 10 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ytu-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1512\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ytu-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ytu-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ytu-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ytu.jpg 832w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They will look soft in the middle but do not worry, they will finish setting while they cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fyu-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1516\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fyu-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fyu-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fyu-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fyu.jpg 832w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I leave them on the tray for five minutes then move them to a rack. If I am in a Christmas mood I dust powdered sugar over them so it looks like fresh snow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fd-3-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1515\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fd-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fd-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fd-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fd-3.jpg 832w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes I even press more mini marshmallows on top while they are warm because why not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-how-i-serve-them-\"><strong>How I Serve Them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I usually throw them on a holiday plate and bring them out with hot cocoa or coffee. They hit different when you dip them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> I also pack them in little cookie tins for gifts and people always text me later with too many exclamation marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-leftovers-\"><strong>Leftovers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If somehow a few survive, I keep them in a container on the counter for about five days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If I freeze them I stack them with parchment so they do not glue themselves together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To bring them back to life I microwave them for like seven seconds and the marshmallow melts again like fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-my-best-tips-\"><strong>My Best Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let your butter soften before mixing or it will not cream right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always seal the dough around the marshmallows or you will have marshmallow lava on your pan. Do not overbake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When they look slightly underdone, that is perfect. If your dough is sticky, chill it for a minute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And honestly if you want to drizzle melted chocolate on top go ahead. Nobody ever complained about extra chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"review-box\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Leave a review\">\n  <span class=\"star\">\u2605<\/span>\n  <strong>Before You Begin!<\/strong>\n  If you make this, please\n  <a href=\"#respond\" class=\"review-link\">leave a review and rating<\/a>\n  letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business thrive &#038; continue providing free recipes.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let me tell you right now, these Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cookies are like hugging a blanket with your mouth. 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