Hot Cocoa Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chopped chocolate, stirring frequently, over medium heat.
2. 2
   Let cool 15 minutes.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. 4
   Using an electric mixer beat the sugar, eggs, and vanilla at low speed until smooth- about 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Mix in the cool chocolate mixture just until blended.
6. 6
   Add the flour mixture in two batches, mixing on low speed until just combined.
7. 7
   Refrigerate the dough for at least one hour.
8. 8
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
9. 9
   Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll between your palms to form 1-inch balls.
10. 10
    Arrange about 16 balls 2 inches apart on each cookie sheet & flatten slightly.
11. 11
    Bake until tops are slightly cracked - about 12 minutes.
12. 12
    Meanwhile, snip 8 marshmallows in half crosswise and stick one square of chocolate onto each of the cut sides.
13. 13
    Remove the cookie sheets from the oven; gently press a marshmallow half, chocolate side down, into the cookie.
14. 14
    Bake until the marshmallows soften - about 4 minutes.
15. 15
    Transfer the pans to racks to cool for about 5 minutes; grate remaining chocolate over the hot cookies.
16. 16
    Using a spatula, transfer cookies to the racks and let cool.
17. 17
    Repeating the process with the remaining dough, marshmallows and chocolate, just make sure you use a clean sheet of parchment when baking each batch.