Description
Tender, chocolatey cookies topped with creamy marshmallow frosting, perfect for a cozy winter evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup mini marshmallows (optional for mix-in)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow crème or fluff
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and optional mini marshmallows.
- Scoop 1 ½-tablespoon portions of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers look slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Beat the softened butter for the frosting until creamy, then mix in the marshmallow crème until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto cooled cookies.
- Optional: drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Notes
The dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Perfect for gifting in a holiday tin!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg