CHOCOLATE COOKIES
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup unsalted butter
one 12-ounce bag
semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
extract
1/4 cup unsweetened
natural cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking
powder 1/4 teaspoon salt
about 8 ounces dark
chocolate, diced into 1/2-inch pieces 12 large
marshmallows, cut in half
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, chocolate chips, and heat on high power to melt for 1 minute. Stop to check and stir. Heat in 15-second bursts, stopping to stir after each burst, until chocolate has melted and can be stirred smooth. Allow the melted chocolate mixture to stand for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
2. In a separate large bowl, add the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat with a handheld electric mixer on medium speed just until blended, about 1 minute.
3. Add the cooled chocolate mixture and beat on medium speed until just combined for about 1 minute. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
4. Add the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat on low speed just until combined, about 1 minute. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until the dough has firmed up significantly.
5. Preheat oven to 325F. Line a baking sheet with a Sipat or spray with cooking spray. Using a 2-tablespoon cookie, scoop forms dough mounds, and place them on the baking sheet, spaced at least 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly and bake for 10 minutes, or until edges and tops have just set, even if slightly undercooked and glossy in the center.
6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Add 1 piece of dark chocolate to the center of each cookie, pushing down slightly just so it breaks the surface and sinks down.
7. Place one marshmallow half on the top of each piece of chocolate on all the cookies, pushing down slightly so the marshmallow adheres.
8. Return baking sheet to oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or just until marshmallows have puffed; don't let them brown and don't over bake. Cookies firm up as they cool. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before serving.