COCOA SURPRISE COOKIES

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These rich cookies are truly a chocolate lover's delight. Miniature marshmallows are the delectable surprise in every bite. -Debra Himes, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups miniature marshmallows, frozen

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Press two to three frozen marshmallows into each; reshape balls. , Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.