How to Make Surprisingly Not-Too-Bad for You Chocolate-Marshmallow Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a guilt-free indulgence? Look no further than these surprisingly not-too-bad for you chocolate-marshmallow cookies! Packed with rich chocolate flavor and gooey marshmallows, these cookies are the perfect treat for those moments when you need a little something sweet without the guilt.

It can be challenging to find a dessert that satisfies your cravings without derailing your healthy eating habits. That's where these cookies come in. With a few simple swaps and some strateg...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance®)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips (such as Ghiradelli® 60% Cacao)
  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans
  • ⅓ cup marshmallow cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 31 mins
  • Total Time: 54 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat white sugar, margarine, and brown sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add egg white and vanilla extract; mix until well blended.
  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to the sugar mixture gradually, using a wooden spoon to work the dough together. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.
  • Drop dough by the teaspoonful onto a baking sheet. Smoosh cookies down a little and make an indentation in the middle of each one. Place a small spoonful of marshmallow cream into the indentations.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    173 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 147mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 101mg