Rocky Road Cookies
Rocky Road Cookies is a vegetarian dessert. This recipe serves 24. One serving contains 141 calories, 3g of protein, and 7g of fat. A mixture of almonds, marshamallow, granulated sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Combine the warm butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, egg and light corn syrup in a stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on medium high for about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl and add baking soda, salt and coffee grounds to mixture.
Mix on medium high speed for about 1 minute. Turn off mixer.
Combine the flour and cocoa powder, mix to combine.
Add dry (flour and cocoa) mixture to wet mixture and use a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon to combine. Dough will be sticky.Using a 1 inch ice cream or tablespoon, scoop out mixture and press marshmallow into center. Fold dough around marshmallow until completely covered, then roll itin crushed almonds.
Place cookies 1 inch apart on parchment lined bakesheet.
Bake at 450 degrees F for 4-5 minutes, or until outside of cookies are fully baked.
Let cookies cool on bakesheet for 3-4 minutes then move to cookies to a cooling rack.