Choc Mallow Swirl Treats (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 large eggs, room temp
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 cup marshmallow fluff
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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In a medium bowl, toss together cocoa powder, flour, a pinch of salt, and baking soda. Put it aside.
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Using an electric mixer, whip up the softened butter with the sugar for about 3 minutes, or until it looks nice and airy.
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Crack in one egg at a time, blending well after each. Mix in the vanilla right after.
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Slowly add the dry mix into the wet one, keeping the mixer on its lowest setting. Don’t overmix. You can gently fold in marshmallow after chilling if you'd like a specific swirl.
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Pop the dough in the fridge for at least an hour. This will make shaping easier and keep them from spreading too much when baking.
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Turn your oven on to 175°C (350°F) about 20 minutes before baking, and prepare two trays with parchment or baking mats.
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Scoop out some cold dough with a tablespoon or cookie scoop. Roll them into balls and space them 2 inches apart on the trays. Press a dent in the tops, then spoon a bit of marshmallow fluff inside. You can swirl it around with a toothpick for decoration.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes. The edges should look firm, but the centers will still be nice and soft. Add extra marshmallow halfway through if you want them extra gooey.
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Leave the cookies on the tray for a few minutes to cool down before carefully transferring them to a rack to finish. It’ll help keep the marshmallow fluffy.
# Helpful Notes:
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If the dough feels too sticky, pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes before working with it.
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Marshmallow fluff melts a lot, so try melted jumbo marshmallows for a different swirl.
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Throw a jumbo marshmallow in the middle for a fun twist.
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Spin your baking sheets around halfway through so everything bakes evenly.
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Keep the cookies fresh longer by storing them in a sealed container at room temp.
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You can freeze the dough balls! Just bake them straight from frozen and add an extra few minutes.