Easy Rocky Road Cookies
Delightful cookies combining chocolate, nuts, and marshmallows for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Use the spoon-and-level method for accurate measurement.
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Consider using dark chocolate for richer flavor.
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds) Lightly toast for richer flavor if preferred.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Using a tablespoon, drop rounded scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges look set but the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm for melting chocolate chips. Consider drizzling melted chocolate on top before serving for an extra touch.