Description
Indulgent Rocky Road Cookies bring together classic chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts in a delightful dessert that promises pure comfort. Sweet meets crunchy in this irresistible treat you’ll want to savor with a cold glass of milk.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chips
- 1 cup (100 grams) mini marshmallows
Butter and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 stick (113 grams or ½ cup) cold unsalted butter, chopped
- 1 large cold egg
Dry Seasonings and Nuts:
- ½ cup (50 grams) cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped nuts (cashews, walnuts, almonds, pecans, or pistachios)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by heating the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Create the cookie base by thoroughly creaming cold butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg into the butter mixture, blending until fully integrated and uniform in texture.
- In a separate bowl, carefully combine and sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft, cohesive cookie dough emerges.
- Fold chocolate chips and chopped nuts into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Form the cookie dough into rounded portions, using ¼ to ⅓ cup measurements, and roll into smooth balls.
- Arrange the dough balls on prepared baking sheets, leaving adequate space between each for spreading during baking.
- Enhance the cookie’s appearance by strategically pressing additional chocolate chips, nuts, and marshmallows onto the surface of each dough ball.
- Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, watching carefully to achieve the perfect texture and color.
- Allow the cookies to rest and set on the baking sheet for 30 minutes, which helps them maintain structure and develop a rich flavor.
- For an optional finishing touch, add extra mini marshmallows on top and use a kitchen torch to lightly caramelize them, creating a delightful campfire-inspired aesthetic.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a thicker, chewier cookie texture.
- Swap out regular chocolate chips for dark chocolate or dairy-free chocolate chips to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring the same rich, decadent flavor.
- Toast nuts beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor an
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg