Hot Cocoa Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temp
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips (i did milk chocolate)
• 6 regular marshmallows cut in half
• + more chocolate chips (melted, to drizzle) and christmas sprinkles

Instructions

1. Cream softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy (2-3 mins).
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Chill the dough for at least 30-60 minutes. (this step is important, the cookies will spread way too much if you don't chill)
7. Scoop about 2 tbsp of dough for each cookie, roll into a ball, and place on a parchment lined baking sheet leaving ample space between each cookie.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 7-8 minutes. Take out of the oven and place the marshmallow halves in the middle of each cookie.
9. Bake for 2-3 more minutes. The edges should look set and the middle still soft.
10. Optional: While still warm, place a round object like a cookie cutter, small bowl, or cup over the cookies and spin gently to round the edges and create a perfect circle.
11. Cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or plate.
12. Drizzle the cookies with melted chocolate and top with christmas sprinkles.