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Hostess Cupcake Cookies

Hostess Cupcake Cookies

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Hostess Cupcake Cookies, a scrumptious twist on the classic treat. These cookies feature a soft chocolate base topped with fluffy vegan marshmallow frosting and a rich, glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home, these cookies are sure to bring nostalgia and joy to any occasion. Easy to prepare using a simple cake mix, they make for an irresistible dessert that everyone can enjoy.

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheets.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set. Cool on wire racks.
  4. For frosting, beat room temperature butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt while mixing. Fold in vegan marshmallow creme.
  5. Prepare ganache by microwaving heavy cream over chocolate chips; whisk until smooth.
  6. Frost cooled cookies generously with the marshmallow frosting; chill briefly to set.
  7. Drizzle ganache over chilled cookies and pipe remaining frosting into squiggles on top.

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