Ultimate Rocky Road Cookies Recipe – Easy & Gooey Treat
These rocky road cookies combine gooey marshmallows, crunchy nuts, and rich chocolate for a sweet, salty, and chewy treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a thick dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and chopped nuts using a spatula.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.’, ‘Use fresh marshmallows for the best gooey texture.’, ‘Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: rocky road cookies, chocolate cookies, marshmallow cookies, easy dessert, gooey cookies