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Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Surprise Cookies

Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Surprise Cookies for Cozy Winter Nights

Delightful Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Surprise Cookies that bring warmth and joy to holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups gingerbread cookies Can substitute with graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted
Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Or almond extract for variation
  • 1 tsp ground ginger Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon Can substitute with pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg Optional
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves Can substitute with extra cinnamon
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with whipped coconut cream
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream Or whipped coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup crushed gingerbread cookies For garnishing
  • 12 pieces mini gingerbread men cookies Optional decoration
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon For dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Food processor
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the crust by crushing the gingerbread cookies and mixing them with melted butter. Spoon into serving cups and press down to form a crust.
  2. Make the filling by beating the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then adding remaining filling ingredients and folding in whipped cream.
  3. Assemble by spooning or piping the cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup.
  4. Chill the assembled cups for 2-3 hours to set the filling.
  5. Before serving, top with whipped cream, crushed cookies, and mini gingerbread men. Dust with cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Chill time is crucial for texture.

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