Peppermint-Kissed Fudge Mallow Cookies |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Christmas just wouldnât be the same without these cute-as-can-be treats. Fudgy-rich chocolate cookies with refreshing mint flavor, soft marshmallow, crunchy candy...itâs a must-try holiday recipe! âPriscilla Yee, Concord, California Ingredients:
1/3 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt |
5 tablespoons butter, melted |
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract |
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup sugar |
1/2 cup baking cocoa |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
12 large marshmallows, cut in half lengthwise |
chocolate glaze: |
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips |
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar |
3 tablespoons baking cocoa |
3 tablespoons fat-free milk |
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract |
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, beat the yogurt, butter and extract until well blended. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, salt and baking soda; gradually add to yogurt mixture and mix well.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Place a marshmallow half on each cookie; bake 1-2 minutes longer or until marshmallow is puffed. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Stir in milk and extract until smooth. Gradually stir in melted chocolate. Drizzle over marshmallows; sprinkle with candies. Yield: 2 dozen.
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