Description
Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl Cookies bake up with crisp edges, soft centers, and glossy marshmallow ribbons. Rich cocoa flavor meets gooey sweetness in a cookie that feels cozy and festive, perfect for Christmas trays, gifting, or a warm treat with milk.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup marshmallow fluff or mini marshmallows
Optional: 1/2 cup white or dark chocolate chips
Optional: 1/2 tsp cinnamon or a pinch of cayenne
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
1. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
4. Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
5. Optionally fold in a few ribbons of marshmallow fluff.
6. Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
8. Scoop dough, roll into balls, and space 2 inches apart.
9. Indent each ball, add about 1 tsp fluff, and swirl with a toothpick.
10. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges set and centers look soft.
11. Optionally add extra marshmallow halfway through baking for a bold swirl.
12. Cool on the pan 5 minutes, then move to a rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Chill dough to prevent spreading and to make scooping easier.
Bake at 325°F if you want more defined marshmallow ribbons.
Line pans so the marshmallow releases cleanly.
Let cookies rest on the pan so the marshmallow sets.
Vegan swap: plant butter and vegan marshmallows.
Gluten-free swap: 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Serve warm for gooey centers or cool for chewier bites.
Storage: airtight up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Reheat: microwave 10 to 15 seconds or oven at 300°F for 5 to 10 minutes.
Troubleshooting: chill longer for spread, add marshmallow mid-bake if it vanishes, reduce bake time for softer texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Christmas Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 59 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg