Hostess Cupcake Cookies
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Hostess Cupcake Cookies, a fun twist on a classic treat that combines soft chocolate cookies with fluffy vegan marshmallow frosting and rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights, these cookies will take you back to childhood with every bite. They are easy to prepare, making them an ideal recipe to involve the kids in decorating. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with a cup of coffee, these cookies are sure to impress and bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 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 oil
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 jar vegan marshmallow crème
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, and oil until a soft dough forms. Drop spoonfuls onto prepared sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set. Cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy; add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and fold in marshmallow crème.
- Prepare ganache by microwaving cream over chocolate chips until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies with marshmallow frosting; chill briefly before drizzling ganache on top.
- Pipe additional frosting into squiggles for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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