CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW MELTAWAYS

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Kids are thrilled to find a marshmallow hidden under this cookie's cocoa frosting. I enjoyed these cookies as a child, and now my own family loves them, too. -Joanna Swartley, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
18 large marshmallows, halved
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Press a marshmallow half, cut side down, onto each cookie; bake 2 minutes longer. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and salt until smooth. Add enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency. Frost cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Maxime Stebach
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These cookies look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Alyx Flynn
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. The marshmallow filling was also very hard. I'm disappointed because I was really looking forward to trying these cookies.


Irene Ybarra
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they are still very good. The marshmallow filling is gooey and delicious, and the chocolate coating is rich and decadent. I would recommend them to anyone who loves chocolate and marshmallow.


Julio Oseguera
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I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. The marshmallow filling is gooey and sweet, and the chocolate coating is rich and decadent. They are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Moukaila Sunusi
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These cookies are delicious! The chocolate and marshmallow combination is perfect. They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family and friends.


Darendra Wolfe
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I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the gooey marshmallow filling and the rich chocolate coating.


Amrito Biswas
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chocolate and marshmallow. They are so rich and decadent, but not too sweet. I love that they are so easy to make, too.


Blessing Chikodi
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Nakyrie Phillips
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These cookies are amazing! They are so easy to make and they taste incredible. I love the combination of chocolate and marshmallow. They are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Chimerem Blessing
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I'm not a huge fan of marshmallows, but these cookies changed my mind! The marshmallow filling is gooey and sweet, but it's not overpowering. The chocolate coating is rich and decadent. These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Mariam Hamza
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery! The chocolate and marshmallow combination is heavenly. I love that they are not too sweet, so I can enjoy more than one without feeling guilty.


Rodel Cinco
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I made these meltaways for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They are so rich and decadent, but not too sweet. The marshmallow filling is gooey and delicious, and the chocolate coating is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!


Masood kashif
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These chocolate marshmallow meltaways are a delightful treat! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. The chocolate and marshmallow combination is perfect, and the cookie base is the perfect balance of chewy and crispy. I will definitely be