Hostess Cupcake Cookies
These Hostess Cupcake Cookies combine the classic flavors of a Hostess Cupcake into a soft, frosted cookie. With a rich chocolate base, fluffy marshmallow frosting, and smooth chocolate ganache, they’re topped off with the iconic white squiggle for a nostalgic touch.
Ingredients
- 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 marshmallow creme
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the Devil's Food cake mix, eggs, and oil until a soft dough forms. Using a medium scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl until creamy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, then beat until fully combined. Fold in the marshmallow creme until smooth. Set aside 1/2 cup of the frosting for the white squiggle.
- Prepare the ganache by pouring the cream over the chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, then let it rest for 1 minute before whisking until smooth. Let the ganache cool for 10 minutes before using.
- Spread a generous layer of the marshmallow frosting on each cooled cookie. Chill the cookies in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the frosting to set.
- Spoon the cooled chocolate ganache over the chilled cookies. Allow the ganache to set before proceeding.
- Using a piping bag fitted with a small round tip, pipe the reserved marshmallow frosting in a squiggle pattern across the top of each cookie. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. Do not stack the cookies.
- The cookies can be frozen in a single layer for up to 2 months. The marshmallow frosting won't completely firm up, so the cookies should not be stacked. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 241mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 241IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.
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