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    Rocky Road Sandwich Cookies


    Source of Recipe


    Rhonda G

    Recipe Introduction


    If you love Rocky Road ice cream, wait until you try these chocolatey, marshmallowy treats. They are unusual and easy, a great combination, and the chocolate drizzle adds a whimsical final touch. For a personalized cookie, write chocolate initials on each sandwich.

    List of Ingredients




    Rocky Road Sandwich Cookies


    For the Cookies:

    2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
    1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
    3/4 cup granulated sugar
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1 large egg Learn More
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

    For the Filling:

    Two 3-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
    One 7-ounce jar marshmallow cream
    1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
    For the Chocolate Drizzle:
    1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces or 3 ounces white chocolate, chopped
    1 teaspoon vegetable shortening

    Recipe



    FOR THE COOKIES:

    Stir chocolate in a small, heavy saucepan over low heat until melted.

    Set aside.

    Using electric mixer, beat the butter in a large bowl until fluffy.

    Beat in the sugar and baking powder.

    Beat in the melted chocolate, egg, and vanilla.

    Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.

    Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.

    Shape dough into two 7-inch-long logs.

    Wrap with plastic.

    Chill dough until firm, about 2 hours.

    Makes about 32 cookies

 

 

 


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