Servings: 38
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Start to Finish Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
S’mores Symphony Cookies with Cocoa, Marshmallow, and Chocolate
A Holiday Cookie Classic
Indulge in the ultimate holiday delight: S’mores Symphony Cookies. With cocoa, marshmallows, and chocolate melding together, each bite captures the nostalgic warmth of sipping the perfect cup of hot chocolate by the fire. These cookies will quickly become the most sought-after treat in any Christmas cookie basket.
Layers of Flavor
The cocoa-rich dough sets the stage for a decadent chocolate base, while the marshmallows toast ever so slightly in the oven to create a gooey, campfire-like texture. Milk chocolate chunks and a drizzle of melted chocolate complete the flavor experience, making every cookie a miniature s’mores masterpiece.
A Cookie with a Story
They’re called “S’mores Cookies” because they embody the smooshed-together joy of melted chocolate and marshmallow—sticky, sweet, and comforting. Perfect for sharing during the holidays, these cookies carry with them the memory of gathering with loved ones around a fire or a warm cup of cocoa.
Why They’re Special
Unlike your average holiday cookie, these bring a touch of playfulness to the season. Kids love the gooey marshmallow topping, while adults appreciate the deep cocoa notes and smooth drizzle of chocolate. They’re festive, indulgent, and guaranteed to make you the star of the cookie exchange.
Serving Tip
Serve warm with a steaming mug of hot chocolate, a latte, or even a glass of cold milk. The marshmallow topping softens as you bite in, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will leave guests reaching for seconds.
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients, Phase 1:
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cocoa mix (about 4 standard packets)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Phase 2:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups milk chocolate chips
Phase 3:
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 4-oz bar milk chocolate baking bar (4-oz.), coarsely chopped
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
BATTER (15 minutes):
Whisk together flour, cocoa mix, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
Using an electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
Add sugars, and beat on medium-high speed until creamed, about 2 minutes.
Add eggs and vanilla extract, and beat on high speed until combined, about 1 minute, scraping down sides as needed.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, beating on low speed until combined.
With mixer on low speed, add chocolate chips, beating until combined.
SHAPE & BAKE (35 minutes):
Shape dough into balls (about 1-1/2 tablespoons per cookie), and place balls 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
Bake until edges are firm, about 10 minutes.
Remove baking sheet from oven, and place 3-4 marshmallows on top of each cookie.
Return to oven, and bake to slightly melt marshmallows, about 3 minutes.
Allow to cool on baking sheets 5 minutes.
DRIZZLE & COOL (25 minutes):
Meanwhile, place chopped chocolate in a microwavable bowl; microwave on high until smooth, stirring every 15 seconds.
Drizzle melted chocolate over warm cookies
Allow chocolate to set completely, about 20 minutes.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 190 Calories; 8g Fat (37.7% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 25mg Cholesterol; 147mg Sodium; 18g Total Sugars; trace Vitamin D; 32mg Calcium; 1mg Iron; 94mg Potassium; 53mg Phosphorus. Exchanges: .
