Save Loaded Rocky Road Hanukkah Christmas Cookies combine chocolate, marshmallows, nuts, and festive sprinkles into decadent treats that celebrate any winter holiday.
I made a big batch of these cookies last December and brought them to both our Hanukkah and Christmas parties. Every cookie disappeared in minutes—kids and adults loved the chewy chocolate base and gooey marshmallows!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (50 g)
- Baking soda: 1 tsp
- Fine sea salt: 1/2 tsp
- Unsalted butter (softened): 1 cup (225 g)
- Light brown sugar (packed): 1 cup (200 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 1/2 tsp
- Semisweet chocolate chips: 1 1/2 cups (270 g)
- Mini marshmallows: 1 1/4 cups (60 g)
- Walnuts or pecans (chopped): 1 cup (120 g)
- Festive holiday sprinkles (blue & white for Hanukkah, red & green for Christmas): 1/2 cup (100 g)
Instructions
- Prepare Sheets:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry:
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugars:
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla:
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Combine & Fold In:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, and 3/4 cup mini marshmallows.
- Shape & Top:
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Press on extra marshmallows and sprinkles.
- Bake:
- Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool:
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Save These cookies are now a yearly tradition in our house—my kids love adding the holiday sprinkles together and sampling warm cookies straight from the rack.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, electric mixer or whisk, measuring cups and spoons, rubber spatula, baking sheets, parchment paper, and wire rack are all you need for perfect cookies.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, dairy (butter), tree nuts (if using), and soy (in chocolate chips). Check ingredient labels for specific allergen risks.
Nutritional Information
Each cookie contains about 180 calories, 9 g total fat, 24 g carbohydrates, and 2 g protein.
Save Serve these chewy, chocolate-packed cookies with hot cocoa for instant holiday cheer and happy faces at your next celebration.
Recipe FAQ
- → Can I substitute the nuts in these cookies?
Absolutely! Swap walnuts or pecans for almonds, hazelnuts, or omit entirely and add extra chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- → Do I need holiday sprinkles for these cookies?
No, you can skip the sprinkles or use any you have on hand for celebrating various occasions.
- → How should I store these cookies?
Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain their chewy texture.
- → Are these cookies vegetarian?
Yes, they use eggs and dairy but no meat products, making them suitable for a vegetarian diet.
- → Can these be made nut-free?
Yes, simply omit the nuts and replace them with extra chocolate chips or dried fruit for a nut-free version.
- → What are the main allergens to watch for?
The cookies contain wheat, eggs, dairy, nuts (optional), and soy. Check each ingredient for possible cross-contamination.