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Cocoa Cookie Blossoms

Cocoa Cookie Blossoms: Soft, Fudgy Joy in Every Bite

Cocoa Cookie Blossoms are soft, fudgy, and filled with the comforting flavors of hot cocoa, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled or weighed
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder no substitutions recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda essential for fluffiness
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder works with baking soda for rise
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup white granulated sugar sweetens the dough
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract opt for pure
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk adds richness and moisture
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup white granulated sugar for rolling
  • 12 regular-sized marshmallows cut in half horizontally
  • 12 Hershey's Kisses Hot Cocoa Chocolates for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • rubber spatula
  • Cookie sheets
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of white sugar. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 egg, and 1 egg yolk until smooth.
  4. Fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
  5. Allow the dough to rest for about 10 minutes on the counter.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough, roll into balls, and coat in white granulated sugar.
  7. Place 12 dough balls on each lined cookie sheet. Cut marshmallows in half and set aside.
  8. Bake the cookies for about 6 minutes, until they are soft and slightly puffed.
  9. Quickly place marshmallow halves on top of each cookie and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  10. Let the cookies cool for about 2 minutes and top each with a Hershey's Kiss before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and measure carefully. Experiment with toppings for variety.

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