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Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies are soft, chocolate cookies topped with a marshmallow and delicious chocolate frosting.

These bite-size chocolate marshmallow cookies make a sweet little treat perfect for ALL occasions. For more chocolate treats try Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies, Brownie Cookies, Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Chocolate marshmallow cookies on plate


Chocolate + Marshmallow

These Chocolate Marshmallow Meltaways are a tried and true recipe that I love to make. They come together easily, require few ingredients, and literally melt in your mouth!

They are quick to make and even easier to eat! I’ve never been a fan of butter flavored shortening, so we used regular. Other than that, we stuck close to the original recipe. Why mess up a good thing?

I loved the combination of the thick, chewy cookie, with the fluffy marshmallow in the middle, and the silky frosting on top. So good! And it makes a lot, so this is a great recipe for your next holiday party!

Marshmallows on chocolate cookie batter

Making Chocolate Meltaways

BATTER. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; gradually add dry mixture to shortening and mix well.

BAKE. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes. Remove from oven and press a marshmallow half, cut side down, onto each cookie; bake for 2 minutes longer. Remove to cool.

FROST. In a small bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, cocoa and salt until smooth. Add milk to achieve your desired consistency. Frost and Enjoy!

Cooked marshmallows on chocolate marshmallow cookies

Variations + Tips

To change things up, you could try doing any of the following:

Use whole milk to make a moister cookie rather than using skim or 1% milk.To thin the frosting you will want to mix in more milk and to thicken it you will want to increase the amount of confectioner’s sugar.

Chocolate marshmallow cookies with chocolate on top

Storing Info

To STORE these you should keep them in an airtight container on the counter for up to a week. You risk the marshmallows drying out the longer the cookies are stored. 

This recipe will make about 36 cookies. If you do not think you’ll need that many right away you can go ahead and FREEZE any extra plain cookies. STORE them in an airtight freezer safe container, label, and freeze for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready for more of these delicious cookies simply: 

  • thaw the cookies
  • place a halved marshmallow on top of each cookie
  • bake for 2 minutes in the oven 
  • top with frosting  

Extra frosting can also be STORED separately in an airtight container in the freezer. Thaw before using. 

Chocolate Marshmallow cookies on a white plate

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5 from 4 votes

Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies are soft, chocolate cookies topped with a marshmallow and delicious chocolate frosting.
Servings: 36
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Total: 12 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 18 large marshmallows halved

Frosting

Instructions 

  • Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; gradually add dry mixture to shortening and mix well.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes. Remove from oven and press a marshmallow half, cut side down, onto each cookie; bake for 2 minutes longer. Remove to cool.
  • In a small bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, cocoa and salt until smooth. Add milk to achieve your desired consistency. Frost and Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 36g, Calories: 132kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 72mg, Potassium: 43mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 47IU, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Adapted from www.tasteofhome.com



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My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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  1. 5 stars
    Very good! I will say one thing: after you put the marshmallows on, pop them back in the oven for one or two minutes to partially melt the marshmallows. They taste a lot better that way.