How to Make Mississippi Mud Cookies (Step-by-Step)

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?

Mississippi Mud Cookies

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:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet. Let’s get this party started!
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Think clouds—but edible!
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Go wild—those chips are your chocolatey ticket to bliss!
  6. Drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart (like they’re keeping their social distance).
  7. Before hitting the oven, sprinkle as many mini marshmallows as your heart (or stomach) desires atop the dough.
  8. 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!
  9. 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!