Hostess Cupcake Cookies
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of homemade Hostess Cupcake Cookies, where classic flavors meet a soft, frosted cookie. This easy recipe combines a rich chocolate base with fluffy vegan marshmallows frosting and smooth chocolate ganache, making them perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknight desserts to family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 jar (7 ounces) vegan marshmallow creme
- 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 cake mix, eggs, and oil until well combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set; cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Fold in vegan marshmallow creme until smooth.
- For ganache, microwave heavy cream over chocolate chips; whisk until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies with marshmallow frosting; drizzle with ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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