Behold the Mississippi Mud Cookies!
These cookies are not just your average treats; they are a chocolate lover’s dream come true! The combination of marshmallows, nuts, and rich chocolate creates a dessert experience that’s like a party in your mouth. Plus, they’re wonderfully messy—what’s not to love?
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work great)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, because we fancy)
Instructions to Create Goodness:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet. Let’s get this party started!
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Think clouds—but edible!
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, and mix in the vanilla extract. Make sure to thoroughly mix—no one likes chunky eggs in their cookies!
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Then, mix this dry combo into your fluffy butter-sugar mix until it’s just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Go wild—those chips are your chocolatey ticket to bliss!
- Drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart (like they’re keeping their social distance).
- Before hitting the oven, sprinkle as many mini marshmallows as your heart (or stomach) desires atop the dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are set but still quite soft in the middle. Remember, we want gooey, not a rock-hard situation!
- Once they’re out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar because we want these cookies to sparkle!
There you have it—the magnificently messy Mississippi Mud Cookies! They are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and a delightful addition to any dessert table. Enjoy, and may your cookie adventures be filled with laughter and crumbs!