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Surprise Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 37 Minutes
Servings: 4
A little marshmallow bite in the middle of this yummy chocolate cookie. Mmmmmmmm. I tried this recipe from Martha Stewarts Kids February magazine
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
15 large marshmallows, about
3 cups powdered sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
candy sprinkles (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, using electric mixer; beat in egg, milk, and vanilla.
4. Add flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time; mix well after each.
5. Drop batter onto ungreased baking sheets, 2 inches apart, using an ice-cream scoop (it holds 2T.).
6. Bake until firm, 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Meanwhile cut marshmallows in half crosswise.
8. Make frosting: Place powdered sugar in a medium bowl.
9. In a small saucepan over medium low heat, melt butter with cocoa, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
10. Pour this mixture into the sugar.
11. Add milk and vanilla, and whisk.
12. Remove cookies from oven and press 1 marshmallow half onto each cookie.
13. Bake 2 to 2 1/2 minutes more, until marshmallows begin to melt.
14. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool completely.
15. Spread about 1 T.
16. of frosting on top of each cookie until marshmallow is hidden.
17. Before icing sets, decorate with sprinkles, if you like.
By RecipeOfHealth.com