Description

These rich, fudgy chocolate cookies feature a refreshing peppermint twist and a gooey toasted marshmallow topping, perfect for festive occasions and cozy winter treats.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ½ cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
½ cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened (European-style preferred)
¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
½ cup (100 grams) packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
1 ½ cups (about 90 grams) mini marshmallows

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the peppermint extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Press about 6-8 mini marshmallows gently onto the top of each cookie dough mound.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges look set but centers are still soft and marshmallows are golden and slightly puffed.
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to firm up.

Notes

If marshmallows brown too quickly, tent cookies loosely with foil during the last few minutes of baking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and gelatin-free marshmallows. Peppermint extract is potent; start with 1 teaspoon and adjust to taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 160
Sugar: 14
Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 21
Protein: 2

Keywords: peppermint cookies, hot chocolate cookies, marshmallow topping, holiday cookies, festive cookies, chocolate peppermint, easy cookies