Chewy, Gooey, Perfect: The Best Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies Ever

Chocolate marshmallow cookies are one of my favorite cookies. I grew up eating these delicious treats(this recipe has been in my family for a long time) and my children often request them. These cookies are so simple to make! You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time flat. They’re soft, gooey, and freeze really well. Give them a try! I know you’re going to love these chewy chocolate cookies.They just might become a tradition for your family, just like they are for mine.

My Grandma Lucy used to make Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies almost every time I went to visit her in Idaho. So, I guess you could say they are a family tradition. Grandma made sure they were available at every family gathering. She would serve some with frosting and some without. This catered to everyone’s tastes.

Actually, which way is better, “frosting or no frosting” is hotly debated within my extended family. Everyone has their favorite way to eat them. Personally, I prefer them frosted. But, I’ll be the first to admit that I would often sneak one or two off the pan before Grandma had a chance to frost them. Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies are really very good, either way. Who doesn’t love gooey marshmallows?

My sweet Grandma Lucy has passed away. Every time I make these cookies they remind me of her. Do you have a recipe like that? One that reminds you of a loved one? I’ve got so many! Most of my favorite recipes come from Grandma Lucy’s kitchen. She was a fantastic cook! She had some great recipes.

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Over the years, I’ve enjoyed making Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies with my kids and telling them about some of my memories of Grandma Lucy. So many of my very best childhood memories involve her and I love being able to share that with my kids.

Now that my kids have gotten older, it’s rare that I can drag them into the kitchen to bake with me! They’re happy to eat the cookies, but don’t want to help. I guess I’ve got a bit of a Little Red Hen scenario going on at my house!

I do look forward to baking Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies with my grandchildren someday. You can bet I’ll tell them lots of stories about their Great, Great-Grandma Lucy and all of the love she shared with me.

Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies Ingredients

There are only a few simple ingredients needed for Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies. Chances are, you might already have everything you need at home to make perfect cookies!

• 1 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup regular cocoa powder
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• large regular marshmallows(approximately 24, cut in half) In a pinch, 3 mini marshmallows will work
• Chocolate frosting*

* I frost my cookies using a can of Betty Crocker chocolate frosting because that’s what my Grandma did, feel free to whip up some homemade, delicious chocolate frosting too if you’d rather. Either way, they’ll be delicious!

Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or grease them with cooking spray.

In a large bowl of an electric mixer using the paddle attachment, cream together shortening and cocoa powder.

Add sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix well.

In a separate bowl, stir together dry ingredients.

Add flour mixture a little at a time wet ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined.

Let the chocolate cookie base rest for 10 minutes.

Drop about 2 tablespoons of dough using a cookie scoop onto the prepared cookie sheet.

Bake cookies for 7 minutes.

Remove from oven and place half a a marshmallow half on top of the cookie

Return to the oven and bake for one more minute.

Allow cookies to cool on a cooling rack.

Once cool, frost with chocolate frosting(or enjoy without the frosting).

Chocolate Marshmallow Cookie Recipe Notes

This recipe makes approximately 4 dozen cookies.

Store the cookies in an air-tight container. I usually frost them as needed, and not all at once because it’s easier to store unfrosted cookies in a ziplock bag or airtight container.

For best results, eat at least one warm when the gooey cookie will just about melt in your mouth. In life, you have to enjoy a good thing when it’s in front of you. Like the gooey centers of cookies!

You can freeze these cookies BEFORE frosting them in a ziplock freezer bag if you wish.

I hope you enjoy my Grandma’s Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies! They really are so simple to make and incredibly delicious cookies! I always get excited when I pull out my recipe card for Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies. I’m so happy to share one of my favorite things with you! I think you’ll give it a 5-star rating!

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