These chocolate chip marshmallow cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with gooey marshmallow centers and melty chocolate in every bite. With crisp golden edges and thick bakery-style texture, this easy cookie recipe delivers the perfect balance of rich brown sugar flavor and sweet marshmallow pockets.

Designed for consistent results, these cookies stay thick, tender, and irresistibly gooey without spreading too much or burning the marshmallows. Whether you’re baking for a quick dessert or a crowd-pleasing treat, these chocolate chip marshmallow cookies are a reliable, bakery-quality recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

🍪 Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies Recipe

These chocolate chip marshmallow cookies are soft, chewy, gooey, and packed with rich chocolate flavor in every bite. The marshmallows are tucked inside the dough so they melt into sweet, sticky centers without burning or leaking all over the baking sheet.

Soft and Chewy Texture

The melted butter, brown sugar, and extra egg yolk create thick cookies with chewy centers and lightly crisp edges. Each cookie has that bakery-style texture that feels rich, soft, and satisfying.

Gooey Marshmallow Centers

Mini marshmallows melt inside the cookies for gooey pockets that make this recipe extra fun. Sealing the marshmallows inside the dough keeps the texture clean and prevents sticky burnt edges.

Rich Chocolate Flavor

Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips balance the sweetness of the marshmallows and give these cookies a deep chocolate flavor. Every bite has melty chocolate and soft cookie dough warmth.

Easy Bakery-Style Cookies

This recipe uses simple ingredients but gives you thick, beautiful cookies that look and taste bakery-worthy. Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and bake up soft, chewy, and consistent.

🧈 Ingredient Notes for Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies

These chocolate chip marshmallow cookies use simple baking staples, but each ingredient plays an important role in creating thick, chewy cookies with gooey marshmallow centers and rich chocolate flavor.

All-Purpose Flour

All-purpose flour gives the cookies structure and helps prevent too much spreading. For best results, spoon and level the flour or weigh it so the cookies stay soft and chewy instead of dry.

Melted Butter

Melted butter creates a rich, chewy cookie texture. Make sure the butter is fully cooled before mixing so the dough does not become greasy or spread too much in the oven.

Brown Sugar and Granulated Sugar

Brown sugar adds moisture, softness, and caramel-like flavor, while granulated sugar helps the edges bake up lightly crisp. Together, they create balanced sweetness and bakery-style texture.

Egg and Egg Yolk

The whole egg adds structure, while the extra egg yolk makes the cookies richer and chewier. This helps the cookies stay soft in the center without becoming cakey.

Chocolate Chips or Chunks

Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips work best because they balance the sweetness of the marshmallows. Chocolate chunks can also be used for larger melty pockets throughout the cookies.

Mini Marshmallows

Mini marshmallows create gooey centers inside the cookies. Keep them sealed inside the dough and avoid adding too many, since exposed marshmallows can leak, burn, or make the cookies too sweet.

🍪 How to Make Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies

Making chocolate chip marshmallow cookies is easy, but the key is chilling the dough and sealing the marshmallows inside each cookie. This keeps the cookies thick, chewy, and gooey without sticky marshmallow leaking onto the baking sheet.

Prepare the Dough

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix the fully cooled melted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.

Add the Wet Ingredients

Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until the dough base looks thick, smooth, and cohesive. This helps create soft, chewy chocolate chip marshmallow cookies with rich flavor.

Mix in the Dry Ingredients

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined. Avoid overmixing, since too much mixing can make the cookies tough instead of tender and chewy.

Add the Chocolate Chips

Stir in the chocolate chips or chocolate chunks until evenly distributed. Do not mix the marshmallows directly into the dough, because they can melt out, burn, or create sticky edges while baking.

Chill the Cookie Dough

Chill the dough for 45 to 60 minutes, or until it feels firm and scoopable. This step helps prevent spreading and gives the cookies a thick, bakery-style texture.

Fill with Marshmallows

Scoop the dough into 2 to 3 tablespoon portions. Flatten each portion slightly, place 2 to 3 mini marshmallows in the center, then seal the dough completely around the marshmallows so none are exposed.

Bake the Cookies

Place the cookie dough balls about 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden while the centers still look soft and slightly underbaked.

Cool Before Serving

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them. The centers will finish setting as they cool, creating soft, chewy cookies with gooey marshmallow pockets inside.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies

These expert tips will help you get thick, chewy chocolate chip marshmallow cookies with gooey centers and perfectly baked edges every time.

Chill the Dough Until Firm

Always chill the cookie dough until it feels firm and scoopable before baking. This step prevents spreading and helps create thick, bakery-style cookies with soft centers.

Cool the Butter Completely

Make sure the melted butter is fully cooled before mixing. Warm butter can make the dough greasy and cause the cookies to spread too much in the oven.

Seal Marshmallows Inside the Dough

Place marshmallows in the center of each dough ball and seal them completely. Exposed marshmallows can melt out, burn, or create sticky edges during baking.

Use the Right Amount of Marshmallows

Stick to a small amount of mini marshmallows for the best texture. Too many can make the cookies overly sweet and cause structural issues while baking.

Do Not Overbake

Remove the cookies when the edges are set and the centers still look soft. They will continue to set as they cool, giving you a soft and chewy texture instead of dry cookies.

Use High-Quality Chocolate

Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or chunks provide better flavor balance and keep the cookies from becoming too sweet.

Bake on the Middle Rack

Position your baking sheet on the middle rack to ensure even baking and prevent the bottoms from browning too quickly.

Shape for Bakery-Style Cookies

For perfectly round cookies, gently reshape them with a round cutter immediately after baking while they are still soft.

🔄 Variations for Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies

These chocolate chip marshmallow cookies are easy to customize with different flavors and mix-ins. Try these variations to create new twists while keeping the cookies soft, chewy, and gooey.

S’mores Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies

Add crushed graham crackers to the dough for a classic s’mores flavor. Reduce the flour slightly to keep the texture balanced and maintain soft, chewy cookies.

Dark Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate chunks to create a richer flavor that balances the sweetness of the marshmallows.

Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies

Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of the cookies right after baking. This enhances the flavor and adds a sweet and salty contrast.

Stuffed Marshmallow Cookies

Use one larger marshmallow in the center instead of mini marshmallows for an extra gooey, molten middle. Freezing the marshmallow first can help keep it centered while baking.

Chocolate Lovers Version

Add a mix of milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and chocolate chunks for more depth of flavor and extra melty pockets throughout the cookies.

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Cookies

Add peanut butter chips or swirl a small amount of peanut butter into the dough for a rich, nutty twist that pairs well with chocolate and marshmallow.

🧊 Storage and Make Ahead for Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies

These chocolate chip marshmallow cookies stay soft, chewy, and gooey when stored properly. Follow these storage and make ahead tips to keep your cookies fresh and delicious.

How to Store Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies

Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for the best texture. Because of the marshmallows, these cookies are best enjoyed fresh while the centers are still soft and gooey.

How to Keep Cookies Soft

To maintain a soft and chewy texture, keep the cookies sealed tightly and avoid leaving them exposed to air. You can also add a slice of bread to the container to help retain moisture.

Reheating for Gooey Centers

Warm cookies in the microwave for 5 to 8 seconds to bring back the gooey marshmallow center and soft texture, making them taste freshly baked.

Freezing Cookie Dough

For make ahead baking, freeze the cookie dough balls without marshmallows inside for up to 2 months. When ready to bake, thaw slightly, add marshmallows to the center, and bake as directed.

Freezing Baked Cookies

You can freeze baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature and warm briefly before serving for the best texture.

❓ Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies FAQ

Why did my chocolate chip marshmallow cookies spread too much?

The dough may not have been chilled long enough, or the melted butter may have still been warm. Chill the dough until firm and scoopable before baking for thick, chewy cookies.

Why did my marshmallows leak out?

Marshmallows can leak if they are not fully sealed inside the dough or if too many are added. Use 2 to 3 mini marshmallows per cookie and make sure no marshmallow is exposed before baking.

Can I mix marshmallows directly into the cookie dough?

It is better not to mix marshmallows directly into the dough because they can melt out, burn, or create sticky edges. For best results, tuck the marshmallows inside each cookie dough ball.

Can I use regular marshmallows instead of mini marshmallows?

Yes, but cut regular marshmallows into small pieces before using. Keep them sealed inside the dough so they melt into gooey centers without leaking.

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes. You can chill the dough for up to 24 hours before baking. For longer storage, freeze the dough balls without marshmallows, then add marshmallows to the center before baking.

How do I know when the cookies are done?

The cookies are done when the edges are set and lightly golden but the centers still look soft. They will continue to set on the baking sheet as they cool.

What chocolate is best for chocolate chip marshmallow cookies?

Semi-sweet or dark chocolate works best because it balances the sweetness of the marshmallows. Chocolate chunks also create larger melty pockets throughout the cookies.

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