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Rocky Road Cookies

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Rocky road cookies are rich, fudgy chocolate cookies filled with gooey marshmallows, crunchy nuts, and melty chocolate chips. Inspired by the classic dessert, they’re chewy, indulgent, and packed with texture in every bite.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a thick dough forms.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing apart.
  8. Press mini marshmallows onto the tops of each dough ball.
  9. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
  10. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use white chocolate or peanut butter chips for variety.
  • Swap nuts with coconut flakes for a nut-free version.
  • Press marshmallows on top for better visibility and texture.
  • Chill dough for deeper flavor and reduced spread.

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