Hot cocoa cookies with miniature marshmallows

RECIPE: Hot cocoa cookies with miniature marshmallows

Makes 36 cookies 

Ingredients 

1 cup butter, softened

1 ⅔ cups brown sugar

1 tablespoon espresso powder

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 ¼  cups all purpose flour

¾ cup hot cocoa mix

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks 

1 cup miniature marshmallows 

Optional: 2 tablespoons of crushed candy canes 

Directions 

1. In a large bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla and, using a hand mixer or large whisk, beat until completely combined. 

2. Add in the flour, espresso powder, hot cocoa mix, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Mix until a cohesive dough forms. 

3. Cover the bowl with plastic or a large dish towel and allow it to refrigerate for about a half hour. Remove and add the chocolate chips, miniature marshmallows and, if you're using them, peppermint pieces to the dough. 

4. Using an ice cream scoop or large tablespoon, place uniform balls of dough two inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. 

5. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to brown. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.