Hot Cocoa Marshmallow (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup (113g) of softened, unsalted butter.
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100g (1/2 cup) white sugar.
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100g (1/2 cup) packed brown sugar.
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1 room temperature large egg.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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1 1/2 cups (188g) plain flour.
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27g (1/3 cup) of cocoa powder.
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40g (1/4 cup) hot cocoa powder (dry).
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1 tsp baking soda.
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1/8 tsp salt.
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2 tsp milk.
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10 or 11 marshmallows (large), sliced in half.
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8 ounces (226g) semi-sweet chocolate chunks.
# Instructions:
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Whip together the butter and sugars until light. Blend in one egg and vanilla. Mix dry stuff separately. Combine both mixtures. Throw in milk. Pop into fridge for 2 hours or more.
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Scoop dough into little balls. Spread out on parchment-covered trays. Bake for about 10 minutes.
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Push half a marshmallow into each cookie. Bake another 2 minutes. Flatten the marshmallows gently. Let cookies cool on the tray for 10 minutes.
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Microwave chocolate in 20-second bursts until melted. Drizzle it on marshmallows. Wait 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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Dough needs chilling time.
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Stick to natural cocoa powder.
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Skip chocolate chips for the top.
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Feel free to freeze cookies or dough.
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Stick with dry cocoa mix.
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Perfect for cold-weather days.