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surprise cookies

(2 ratings)
hellchell1 avatar
Recipe by
Patsy Fowler
@hellchell1
Anderson, SC

i remember going to my aunt flossies house and she would have these cookies ready for us she called them her surprise cookies

(2 ratings)
yield 1 -3 dozen
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For surprise cookies

  • 1 3/4 c
    flour
  • 3/4 c
    cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 12
    marshmallows, cut in half
  • FOR FROSTING:
  • 2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 1/4 c
    cocoa powder
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1/4 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make surprise cookies

  • 1
    mix together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. cream together butter and sugar until light and creamy.
  • 2
    add egg, milk and vanilla. add the dry ingredients. mix until combined.
  • 3
    line baking sheets with parchment paper. using ice cream scoop, drop batter about 2 inches apart.
  • 4
    bake in a 350 oven for 10-12 minutes.
  • 5
    take the cookies out and press the marshmallow half into the cookies.
  • 6
    put the cookies back into the oven for another 2 minutes. transfer to a cooling rack.
  • 7
    make the frosting by whisking together sugar, butter, cocoa, milk and vanilla.
  • 8
    top with frosting and cover the marshmallows.
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