These chocolate covered chocolate marshmallow cookies are fun, easy, and a tasty treat. A favorite from my childhood!

stack of chocolate marshmallow cookies on a plate

This is another beloved recipe I have from my Mom, and I plan to spoil my kids with them often so they’ll love them as much as I did growing up. They’re simple cookies— just these soft and chewy chocolate cookies topped with marshmallows during the last few minutes of baking until soft and then covered in melted chocolate.

We went nuts for them as kids, and if I’m being honest I love them even more now. Maybe it’s the nostalgia, or maybe it’s just because they’re so delicious.

These cookies seem more complicated than they really are, and they are so fun. Kids and adults alike will love them, and everyone is going to want the recipe!

chocolate cookie dough in mixing bowl

How to make chocolate marshmallow cookies

  1. Prepare chocolate cookie dough. These cookies are made using the creaming method, where you beat the butter and sugar until creamy and fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla, and finally the dry ingredients. Mix to make a soft dough.
  2. Bake cookies. Scoop onto a parchment paper lined sheet pan and bake at 350°F until the tops of the cookies start to crack, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add marshmallows. Remove the cookies from the oven and top each with a marshmallow. Return them to the oven immediately and bake for 2 minutes more. Marshmallows will be soft and puffy, use your fingers to press them a little flat on top.
  4. Cover with melted chocolate. Melt chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler, and spread over the tops of the cookies. Let cookies set up for a bit before serving.

Then, enjoy!

Adding marshmallows and chocolate to chocolate cookies on a sheet pan

baking tip:How to Melt Chocolate

Melting chocolate is easy! Just be sure you don’t overheat the chocolate as it can scorch and seize very quickly. When almost all of the chocolate is melted and only a few chunks remain, remove from the microwave and stir until fully melted and smooth. For best results use high quality chopped chocolate and not chocolate chips.

In the microwave— Place chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring the chocolate after each.

On the stovetop— Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl (I like to use glass) set over a small saucepan of boiling water. You can also use a double boiler. Stir frequently as chocolate melts. 

More tips for this cookie recipe

  • Butter should be soft enough that a pressed finger will leave an indent, but not soft enough that your finger can press all the way through. If it’s shiny or melty at all, the butter is too warm and your cookies may spread.
  • Be sure to measure flour correctly! All of my recipes are tested using the spoon and level method (more info through that link).
  • My favorite size cookie scoop for these cookies is a medium #40 spring-loaded scoop which measures 1.5 tablespoons.
  • These pre-cut parchment sheets are perfect for cookie baking.
  • If cookies come out slightly misshapen, use a spatula to press them back into a circle right after they come out of the oven.
  • The chocolate topping on these cookies will have a matte finish when set because we took the easy way and didn’t temper it. To give it a bit of gloss, stir 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil into the melted chocolate before topping cookies.
  • These cookies will keep at room temperature for about a week, but are best within a few days of baking.

Chocolate marshmallow cookie with a bite taken out of it

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This recipe was originally published May 2018.

Chocolate marshmallow cookies
4.67 from 3 reviews

Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Servings: 36 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
These chocolate covered chocolate marshmallow cookies are fun, easy, and a tasty treat. A favorite from my childhood!

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (170 grams)
  • 1 ½ cups sugar (300 grams)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 grams)
  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder (57 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Approximately 3 dozen marshmallows
  • 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate (7 oz, 200 grams), chopped or use chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on medium high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Add the vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the mixer all at once and mix on low until just combined.
  • Scoop by the rounded tablespoon onto the prepared sheet pan. Roll into balls.
  • Bake until cookie tops start to crack, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately top each cookie with a marshmallow. Return the pan to the oven and bake an additional 2 minutes. Remove cookies from the oven and use your fingers to flatten the marshmallows a little. Let cool completely.
  • Place the chopped chocolate in a heat proof bowl and set over a pan of barely simmering water. Let chocolate melt, stirring frequently, and remove as soon as no lumps remain. Use a spoon to cover each cooled cookie with chocolate. Put in the fridge to firm up.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Cookies are best if consumed the day they are made, but will keep for several days.
Calories: 117kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 68mg, Potassium: 63mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 94IU, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 1mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Author: Annalise
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