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Rocky Road Chocolate Cookies

These Rocky Road Chocolate Cookies are a chewy, chocolatey delight with crunchy walnuts and sweet marshmallows!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate bars, chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup walnut pieces
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows, divided
  • 1 cup chopped milk chocolate bars, divided

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped semi-sweet baking chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar and egg mixture, stirring until well incorporated. Then, gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the walnut pieces, half of the mini marshmallows, and half of the chopped milk chocolate bars.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  8. Press a few of the remaining mini marshmallows and chopped milk chocolate bars onto the top of each cookie dough mound.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are slightly soft. They will firm up as they cool.
  10. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months by placing them in a single layer in a freezer-safe container.
  • Thaw frozen cookies at room temperature for about 30 minutes before enjoying.