Halloween Spider Web Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Directions

1. 1

   In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light, pale and creamy.

2. 2

   Add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla extract, beating well after each addition until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the black cocoa powder and mix until the dough is evenly and deeply colored throughout.

4. 4

   Turn off the mixer. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt directly into the bowl, then fold in with a spatula until fully incorporated with no streaks of dry flour.

5. 5

   Fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

6. 6

   Roll the dough into balls, flatten them slightly into thick discs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving plenty of space between each cookie as they spread while baking.

7. 7

   Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for 10 to 15 minutes, until the edges look set and firm.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely on the tray before lifting off, allowing the cookies to fully firm up.

9. 9

   Place a few marshmallows in a glass or ceramic bowl and microwave for 20 seconds. Work in small batches, as they cool and harden within seconds.

10. 10

    Carefully — the marshmallow is hot — grab a softened marshmallow between two fingers of each hand and gently pull it apart to create thin webs; drape the strands over the cookies, pressing the ends to the edges to hold them in place.