Description
Rocky Road Cookies are a heavenly combination of chewy chocolate dough, fluffy mini marshmallows, and crunchy walnuts or pecans. Perfect for satisfying any sweet craving, these cookies can be whipped up in under 30 minutes, making them an ideal treat for gatherings or a last-minute snack. The delightful mix of textures and flavors will have everyone coming back for more. Enjoy them on their own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, marshmallows, and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg