Rocky road cookies take everything you love about the classic ice cream flavor and turn it into a soft, chewy cookie. Rich chocolate dough is packed with gooey marshmallows, crunchy peanuts, and melty chocolate chunks, making every bite a little different. These cookies are fun, nostalgic, and perfect for sharing, whether you’re baking for a crowd or just want something extra special at home.
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Ingredients
Butter
Creates rich flavor and helps give the cookies a soft, tender texture.
Sugar
Adds sweetness and helps the cookies spread and brown slightly.
Brown sugar
Adds moisture and a deeper, caramel-like flavor for extra chewiness.
Vanilla
Enhances the chocolate and balances the sweetness.
Eggs
Bind the dough together and help create structure.
Maple syrup
Adds natural sweetness and extra moisture, giving the cookies a soft center.
Cocoa powder
Provides the chocolate base and rich flavor for the dough.
Cornstarch
Keeps the cookies soft and tender rather than cakey.
Baking powder
Helps the cookies rise slightly and stay light.
Baking soda
Aids in spreading and creates a soft, chewy texture.
Flour
Gives the cookies structure and holds everything together.
Peanuts
Add crunch and a salty contrast to the sweet chocolate dough.
Mini marshmallows
Create gooey pockets throughout the cookies and give that classic rocky road feel.
Chocolate chunks
Melt into rich chocolatey bites for extra indulgence.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350
Cream the butter and sugar
Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat
Add eggs, vanilla, and maple syrup. Stir completely
Add the dry ingredients except chocolate chunks, marshmallows, and peanuts
Stir until combined
Add the chocolate chunks, marshmallows, and peanuts and stir until distributed
Use a cookie scoop or form balls
Place on prepared baking sheets
Bake 8-12 minutes
Allow the cookies to cool before devouring
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Rocky Road Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla
- 2 Egg
- 1/2 cup Maple syrup
- 1/2 Cocoa
- 2 tbsp Corn starch
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 3 cups Flour
- 3/4 cup Peanuts
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows
- 2/3 cup Chocolate Chunks
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar
- Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat
- Add eggs, vanilla, and maple syrup. Stir completely
- Add the dry ingredients except chocolate chunks, marshmallows, and peanuts
- Stir until combined
- Add the chocolate chunks, marshmallows, and peanuts and stir until distributed
- Use a cookie scoop or form balls
- Place on prepared baking sheets
- Bake 8-12 minutes
- Allow the cookies to cool before devouring
