Christmas Rocky Road Chocolate Cookies
Indulge in these delightful Christmas Rocky Road Chocolate Cookies combining rich chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts for a festive treat that brings joy and warmth to the holiday season.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 sticks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds) Optional, can substitute with dried cranberries or crushed peppermint.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until well combined to form a thick dough.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and chopped nuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges look set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
To keep cookies soft, store in an airtight container with a slice of bread. For variations, try using white chocolate chips or drizzling melted chocolate on top.