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Hostess Cupcake Cookies

Hostess Cupcake Cookies
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Indulge in a delightful nostalgic treat with these Hostess Cupcake Cookies! With their rich chocolate flavor and fluffy frosting, this easy recipe transforms the beloved classic Hostess Cupcakes into delicious cookies. Perfect for family gatherings or simply treating yourself, these cookies are simple to make and sure to impress both kids and adults alike. The combination of soft chocolate cookies, creamy vegan marshmallow frosting, and luscious ganache makes every bite a sweet joy. Enjoy baking these delightful cookies that bring back fond memories while creating new ones with your loved ones.

Ingredients

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  • 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 marshmallows crème
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine Devil's Food cake mix, eggs, and oil until a soft dough forms.
  3. Use a medium scoop to drop dollops of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set; let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  5. Beat softened butter in a bowl until creamy; then add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt for the frosting mixture.
  6. Fold in vegan marshmallows crème and reserve half a cup for piping later.
  7. Microwave heavy cream over chocolate chips for about 45 seconds; whisk until smooth to prepare the ganache.
  8. Frost each cooled cookie generously with frosting; chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
  9. Drizzle ganache over each cookie once chilled; pipe reserved frosting into squiggle patterns on top.

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