Indulge in the delightful chaos of these Rocky Road Cookies, where classic cookie dough meets the whimsical mix of chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and chopped raspberry lollies. Each cookie is a mini celebration of textures and flavors, perfectly capturing the spirit of the traditional rocky road dessert in a chewy, gooey, and irresistibly sweet form.
Why You’ll Love This: These cookies are a perfect treat for anyone who loves the combination of chocolate, fruit, and marshmallows. The addition of raspberry lollies adds a unique twist, providing bursts of fruity flavor that complement the rich chocolate and soft, melty marshmallows beautifully.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are fantastic for parties, family gatherings, or as a fun baking project with kids. They also make excellent gifts during holidays or special occasions. Serve them at casual get-togethers or during the holiday season for a festive treat that's sure to please a crowd.
Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of indulgence, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies or dip half of each cookie into chocolate and allow to set. You can also sprinkle a little sea salt or some additional chopped raspberry lollies on top for added flavor and texture.
Ingredients:
- 250g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups plain flour (as a substitute for 1 cup cake flour + 1 1/2 cup plain flour)
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups chocolate chips
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 3/4 cup chopped raspberry lollies (substituted for cashews)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift together the cocoa powder, plain flour, cornflour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and chopped raspberry lollies until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these luxurious Rocky Road Cookies, a delightful treat that combines classic comfort with a twist of fun and fruity excitement!
