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Rocky Road Cookies

Rocky Road Cookies: Chewy Chocolate Bliss You Can’t Resist

Indulge in Rocky Road Cookies, a delightful chocolate treat combining chewy marshmallows and crunchy walnuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 8 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with margarine or coconut oil.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce slightly if you prefer less sweetness.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Mix with white sugar as needed.
  • 2 large Eggs For a vegan option, use a flax egg.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for the best taste.
  • 2 cups Unbleached Flour Gluten-free flour may work, but results can vary.
  • 1 package Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix Omit for less fudgy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for leavening.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Can omit if using salted butter.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Feel free to swap for dark or milk chocolate chips.
  • 0.5 cup Mini Marshmallows Can be replaced with fun candies.
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Walnuts Substitute with peanuts or almonds.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Rocky Road Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating on low until fully integrated.
  4. Sift in flour, pudding mix, baking soda, and salt, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips, walnuts, and marshmallows until evenly distributed in the dough.
  6. Shape the dough into balls, adding a few marshmallows inside each ball before sealing.
  7. Place cookie dough balls on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart, and top with remaining walnuts.
  8. Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers appear set.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 8 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for sharing and can be easily customized with different mix-ins based on personal preference.

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