Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Hostess Cupcake Cookies, a fun twist on the classic treat that brings together rich chocolate flavor, fluffy frosting, and a silky ganache in every bite. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for family gatherings or satisfying sweet cravings any day of the week. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up these scrumptious cookies that both kids and adults will love. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply looking to enjoy a sweet moment at home, these cookies are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25 ounce) 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 (7 ounce) jar vegan marshmallow crème
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, and oil until a soft dough forms. Scoop onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set, then cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy; add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Fold in marshmallow crème until smooth.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream over chocolate chips in the microwave; whisk until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies with the marshmallow frosting and drizzle with ganache.
- Optionally pipe additional frosting on top for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg