Save A playful, decadent dessert featuring layers of chocolate cookies and fluffy marshmallow frosting, stacked to resemble a cozy mug of hot cocoa.
For a festive touch use colored sprinkles or crushed peppermint on top Substitue store bought chocolate cookies for a shortcut Pair with hot cocoa or coffee for a cozy treat
Ingredients
- Cookies: 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all purpose flour 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter softened 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp milk
- Marshmallow Frosting: 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter softened 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar sifted 1 jar (7 oz/200 g) marshmallow crème 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt
- Decorations: 1/2 cup (85 g) mini marshmallows 1/4 cup (40 g) chocolate chips melted (for drizzling) 8 mini candy canes (optional for mug handles)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl whisk flour cocoa powder baking soda and salt
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl beat butter and both sugars until light and fluffy about 2 minutes
- Step 4:
- Add egg and vanilla beating until combined
- Step 5:
- Mix in half the dry ingredients then the milk then the rest of the dry ingredients
- Step 6:
- Scoop tablespoon sized balls onto baking sheets flattening slightly to 2 inch rounds
- Step 7:
- Bake for 10 12 minutes until set but still soft Cool completely
- Step 8:
- For frosting beat butter until creamy Gradually beat in powdered sugar Mix in marshmallow crème vanilla and salt until fluffy
- Step 9:
- To assemble spread a thick layer of frosting on a cookie top with another cookie Repeat to form stacks of three cookies each
- Step 10:
- Spread frosting on top sprinkle with mini marshmallows and drizzle with melted chocolate
- Step 11:
- Press a mini candy cane into the side to create a mug handle if using
- Step 12:
- Chill stacks 10 minutes before serving for best results
Save Pair with hot cocoa or coffee for a cozy treat
Notes
For a festive touch use colored sprinkles or crushed peppermint on top Substitute store bought chocolate cookies for a shortcut Pair with hot cocoa or coffee for a cozy treat
Required Tools
Mixing bowls Electric mixer Baking sheets Parchment paper Offset spatula or knife
Nutritional Information
Calories 410 Total Fat 20 g Carbohydrates 56 g Protein 3 g
Save This dessert stacks fun and flavor with a festive touch Perfect for cozy gatherings