Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Mississippi Mud Cookies

Ingredients:
1
cup semisweet chocolate morsels
1/2
cup butter, softened
1
cup sugar
2
large eggs
1
teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2
cups all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon baking powder
1/2
teaspoon salt
1
cup chopped pecans
1/2
cup milk chocolate morsels
1
cup plus 2 Tbsp. miniature marshmallows

Directions:
1. Microwave semisweet chocolate morsels in a small microwave-safe glass bowl at HIGH 1 minute or until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds.

2. Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Beat in vanilla and melted chocolate.

3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in chopped pecans and 1/2 cup milk chocolate morsels.

4. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Press 3 marshmallows into each portion of dough.

5. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks