Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies Recipe
Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies combine the classic flavor of chocolate chips with the chewy, gooey texture of marshmallows. This recipe creates soft, thick cookies, featuring a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. The marshmallows melt into the dough, adding a delightful, fluffy bite that complements the rich chocolate chips.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Cookie sheet or baking tray
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Spatula
- Measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate, based on preference
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows or regular marshmallows, but mini ones provide better distribution
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this bowl aside for later.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or a hand whisk to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
Notes
❖ Marshmallow Melting: Be mindful that the marshmallows may melt slightly during baking, creating gooey pockets of sweetness in the cookies. Let them cool on the baking sheet to help them set properly.
❖ Butter Temperature: Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for the best texture. Softened butter ensures the dough is light and fluffy, leading to tender cookies.
❖ Customization: Feel free to mix in other add-ins like nuts, white chocolate chips, or dried fruit for a personalized twist on these cookies.