"I’ve spent a few years now perfecting this recipe to get a soft, flavorful cookie while balancing the marshmallow and chocolate so they don’t overpower the cookie. I think I finally got it! Recently I added orange zest—it really complements the other flavors. —Lynsay Benson, Minnetonka, Minnesota..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, softened
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1/4 cup shortening
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tablespoons molasses
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 cup milk chocolate chips
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FILLING:
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
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2/3 cup marshmallow creme
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1/2 tablespoon 2% milk