Description
Mashup Cookies combine the best of sweet and salty flavors with a delightful mix of textures from oats, pretzels, pecans, chocolate chips, and toasted marshmallows. These chewy, crunchy, and gooey cookies are perfect for an indulgent treat or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups mini pretzel sticks, crushed
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
Marshmallows
- 1–2 cups regular marshmallows, to your taste
Instructions
- Prepare Marshmallows: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the broiler. Arrange the marshmallows in a single layer on the baking sheet. Broil for 1-2 minutes until toasted, watching closely to prevent burning as they toast quickly. Remove from oven.
- Preheat Oven: Turn the oven off broiler and preheat to 350°F (177°C) for baking the cookies.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the room temperature butter, dark brown sugar, and vanilla extract until combined and creamy. Add the eggs and egg yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in the old fashioned oats, crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, and dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the dough.
- Incorporate Toasted Marshmallows: Gently fold the toasted marshmallows into the cookie dough a few times without over-mixing to preserve their texture and gooeyness.
- Form Cookies: Roll the dough into 1/4 cup sized balls and place them 3 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Optionally, top each cookie with a few toasted marshmallows or extra chocolate chips.
- Bake: Bake the cookies at 350°F (177°C) for 8 minutes, then rotate the pan and bake for an additional 4-5 minutes until cookies are golden and set. Note that some cookies may spread more than others.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet. They will continue to cook slightly while resting. Enjoy warm for the best gooey texture or cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Watch marshmallows closely under the broiler as they can burn quickly.
- Do not over-mix marshmallows into the dough to keep them from melting completely.
- Spacing the cookie dough balls 3 inches apart allows for adequate spreading during baking.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure proper mixing and texture.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container maintains their freshness for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mashup cookies, chocolate chip cookies, pretzel cookies, marshmallow cookies, chewy cookies, sweet and salty dessert
