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Christmas Rocky Road Chocolate Cookies

Indulge in these festive cookies filled with chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts—an easy and delightful holiday treat for everyone.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 sticks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1.5 cups mini marshmallows
  • 0.5 cup chopped nuts walnuts or almonds work great!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add this dry mixture to your wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and chopped nuts.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are firm and the centers look slightly soft.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If you want an extra special touch, drizzle some melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies. For nut allergies, consider nut-free alternatives. Store cookies in an airtight container—they’ll stay fresh for up to a week.