Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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113g (1/2 cup) of room-temp unsalted butter.
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100g (1/2 cup) white sugar.
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100g (1/2 cup) brown sugar, packed.
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1 large egg at room temperature.
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
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188g (1 1/2 cups) of all-purpose flour.
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27g (1/3 cup) natural cocoa powder.
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40g (1/4 cup) unsweetened hot chocolate mix.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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A pinch of salt (1/8 teaspoon).
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2 teaspoons of milk.
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10 to 11 large marshmallows, cut in half.
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226g (8 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped.
# Instructions:
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Cream the butter with both sugars until fluffy. Add vanilla and egg, mixing well. In another bowl, stir your dry ingredients and combine them with the wet mixture. Blend in the milk and pop in the fridge for at least 2 hours to chill.
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Form little dough balls. Place them on a lined baking sheet with space between. Bake for around 10 minutes.
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Gently press a marshmallow half into each cookie. Pop them back in the oven for about 2 more minutes. Flatten the marshmallows while warm. Cool the cookies on the tray for 10 minutes.
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Microwave the chocolate in short bursts, stirring every 20 seconds. Drizzle melted chocolate over the marshmallows. Set aside for 30-60 minutes to harden.
# Notes:
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Make sure to refrigerate the dough.
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Stick with natural cocoa powder.
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Don't try using chocolate chips for the topping.
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The dough or baked cookies can be frozen.
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Go for dry hot chocolate mix only.
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Perfect for chilly weather!