Loaded Rocky Road Hanukkah Christmas (Printable Version)

Chocolate-packed cookies with marshmallows, nuts, sprinkles—perfect for festive winter celebrations and sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

10 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
11 - 1 1/4 cups mini marshmallows
12 - 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
13 - 1/2 cup festive holiday sprinkles

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until mixture becomes light and fluffy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating to combine thoroughly. Mix in vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing only until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in chocolate chips, chopped walnuts or pecans, and 3/4 cup of mini marshmallows.
07 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the lined baking sheets, keeping each portion about 2 inches apart.
08 - Lightly press reserved mini marshmallows and festive holiday sprinkles onto each portion of dough.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set while the centers remain soft.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Festive treat for multiple holidays
  • Loaded with chocolate and marshmallows
02 -
  • For nut-free cookies, omit nuts and add extra chocolate chips or dried fruit
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days to keep cookies chewy and fresh
03 -
  • Use blue & white sprinkles for Hanukkah, red & green for Christmas, or a combo for mixed celebrations
  • Underbake slightly for extra chewy centers; let cookies cool before removing from pan
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