Name: Rocky Road Cookies: The Chewiest, Gooiest Treat You’ll Love
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: All-Purpose Flour – The backbone of the cookies, providing structure and chewiness.; Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Enhances the chocolate flavor and gives the cookies a deep, rich taste.; Dark Chocolate Chips or Chunks – Melts into the dough, creating pockets of gooey chocolate. Use at least 60% cocoa for the best flavor.; Mini Marshmallows – The signature ingredient that adds soft, chewy, and slightly caramelized pockets throughout the cookies.; Chopped Nuts (Almonds or Walnuts) – Adds crunch and balances out the sweetness with a hint of nutty richness.; Unsalted Butter – Helps create a soft, tender cookie texture while adding a slight buttery flavor.; Brown Sugar & Granulated Sugar – A mix of the two keeps the cookies moist and slightly chewy while adding depth to the sweetness.; Eggs – Provide structure and richness, helping to bind the ingredients together.; Baking Soda – Ensures the cookies rise slightly and maintain a soft texture.; Salt – A pinch of salt enhances the chocolate’s natural flavors and balances the sweetness.; Vanilla Extract – Adds warmth and rounds out the flavors.

Description

Indulge in these decadent Rocky Road Cookies, featuring a rich, fudgy chocolate base studded with gooey marshmallows, crunchy nuts, and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests, these cookies offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors reminiscent of the classic rocky road dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds or walnuts

Instructions

Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated.
Form the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender cookie.
Add Mix-Ins
Fold in the chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and chopped nuts, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
Scoop and Bake
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, place portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake Cookies
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers appear slightly underbaked. This ensures a soft, fudgy texture.
Cool and Serve
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Chilling the Dough: For a thicker cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to reduce spreading.
Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nut Alternatives: If you prefer a nut-free version, substitute nuts with an equal amount of additional chocolate chips or dried fruits.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Rocky Road Cookies