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Rocky Road Cookies

Rocky Road Cookies: A Chewy Chocolate Dream for Everyone

Rocky Road Cookies offer a delightful mix of chocolate and gooey marshmallows in every bite, making them a must-try treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • ½ cup butter at room temperature for easy creaming
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed, adds rich flavor and moisture
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar balances sweetness for a lovely texture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract brings out flavors of chocolate and marshmallows
  • 1 large egg binds the ingredients together
  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour the base for the cookie dough texture
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder gives the deep, chocolatey goodness
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise and achieve chewiness
  • ¼ teaspoon salt enhances all flavors
For the Mix-ins
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips for extra melty chocolate surprise
  • 1 cup halved mini marshmallows for gooey texture
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds adds crunch and nutty flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  2. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla extract and egg, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Fold in semisweet chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and sliced almonds.
  6. Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optionally drizzle melted chocolate on top for an additional chocolatey finish.

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