Loaded Rocky Road Hanukkah Cookies (Printable Version)

Chewy, chocolate-packed cookies with marshmallows, nuts, and colorful sprinkles—ideal for winter festivities.

# 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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract until smooth.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing only until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in the chocolate chips, chopped walnuts or pecans, and 3/4 cup of the mini marshmallows.
07 - Portion rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Lightly press extra marshmallows and holiday sprinkles onto each cookie.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
10 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Festive and colorful cookies for holiday celebrations
  • Chewy, chocolaty texture with marshmallows and nuts
02 -
  • Contains wheat, dairy, eggs, tree nuts, and soy; check ingredient labels for allergens
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days
03 -
  • For nut-free cookies, omit nuts and add extra chocolate chips or dried fruit
  • Use parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and help even baking