surprise cookies

(2 RATINGS)
44 Pinches
Anderson, SC
Updated on Sep 28, 2012

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

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 1-3 dozen

Ingredients

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

How To Make surprise cookies

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

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