Description
Gooey chocolate marshmallow swirl cookies merge sweet indulgence with nostalgic comfort. Rich chocolate dough and pillowy marshmallow create a delightful dance of textures that will make cookie lovers swoon and crave another bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside this dry ingredient mixture for later incorporation.
- Cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy, creating essential air pockets for soft texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, beating thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract to amplify the dough’s flavor profile.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture on low speed, ensuring minimal mixing to maintain cookie tenderness. Consider marshmallow fluff swirling at this stage.
- Refrigerate dough for minimum 1 hour to enhance handling and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F approximately 20 minutes before baking. Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for optimal non-stick performance.
- Form chilled dough into balls, spacing them 2 inches apart. Create center indentations and fill with marshmallow fluff. Delicately swirl fluff using a toothpick to create marbled effect.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges firm but centers remain soft. Optional midway marshmallow addition can enhance gooeyness. Monitor carefully to avoid overbaking.
- Rest cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling. This technique helps marshmallow stabilize and intensifies overall flavor complexity.
Notes
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure thick, chewy cookies with defined marshmallow swirls.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to maintain a soft, tender texture that melts in your mouth.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother, more evenly incorporated ingredients that create a consistent cookie dough.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg