Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Hostess Cupcake Cookies, a fun twist on the classic snack cake! These soft and chewy cookies are packed with rich chocolate flavor, topped with fluffy vegan marshmallows frosting and a luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for family gatherings, parties, or just a cozy night in, these cookies will bring smiles to both kids and adults alike. With minimal effort and simple ingredients, you can create an irresistible treat that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Devil's Food cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 jar vegan marshmallows crème
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the Devil's Food cake mix, eggs, and oil until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set; let cool for about 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat room-temperature butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; fold in vegan marshmallows crème until smooth.
- To make ganache, combine heavy cream and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave briefly and whisk until smooth.
- Frost each cookie with vegan marshmallows frosting and chill for about 10 minutes.
- Drizzle cooled ganache over cookies and pipe additional frosting on top as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: <5mg