Chocolate chip s'mores cookie cups

Steps14

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   Step 1. Beat butter and sugars

   2m 30s

   In a bowl or stand mixer add butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat for 2-3 min on high until well combined.

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   Step 2. Add eggs and vanilla

   3m 30s

   Add in the egg and egg yolk along with the vanilla bean paste. Mix on high for 3-4 min until everything is well incorporated.

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   Step 3. Combine dry ingredients

   In a separate bowl add all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, corn starch and instant coffee. Mix to combine.

   CornstarchEspresso powder
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   Step 4. Mix in dry ingredients

   Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Add in chocolate. Mix until just combined, do not over mix the batter at this stage.

   Dark chocolate chips
5. 5

   Step 5. Grease the muffin tin

   Grease a standard muffin tin well or line with parchment muffin liners.

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   Step 6. Shape the cookie cups

   Scoop about 2 1/2–3 oz of cookie dough and flatten into a disc. Press the dough into each muffin cavity, pushing the dough up the sides to create a cup shape.

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   Step 7. Fill with marshmallows and chocolate

   Fill each cookie cup with marshmallows and chocolate bar pieces.

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   Step 8. Top with dough

   Take another small piece of dough, flatten it, and place on top. Seal the edges gently.

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   Step 9. Add extra chocolate

   Add extra chocolate chunks on top if desired.

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    Step 10. Freeze the cookie pies

    25 min

    Freeze the assembled cookie pies for at least 20–30 minutes before baking for thick bakery-style texture.

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    Step 11. Preheat the oven

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

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    Step 12. Bake the cookie cups

    18 min

    Bake for 16–20 minutes or until tops are golden brown edges are crisp centers remain soft and gooey.

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    Step 13. Cool in the tin

    1 h

    Let the cookie pies cool in the muffin tin for 1 hour before removing.

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    Step 14. Serve warm

    Serve warm for gooey marshmallow centers and melted chocolate.