Hostess Cupcake Cookies
Are you ready for chocolate, marshmallows, and a rich chocolate ganache all in one delicious cookie? Then join the party with these amazing Hostess Cupcake Cookies. With this easy recipe, you can have chocolatey cookies that taste just like the iconic Hostess treat!
Prep Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hostess Cupcake Cookies
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 337kcal
Marshmallow Cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
Ganache
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
White Chocolate Swirl
- ½ cup white chocolate wafers
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Melt butter in the microwave until mostly melted. Then stir the butter until it is completely melted. Pout the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer.
Add the suger to the mixing bowl with the butter and mix well. Next, add the eggs and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
Next, add the baking soda and the cocoa powder. Mix on low until the cocoa powder is well incorporated.
While the mixer is on, slowly add in the flour. Mix until everything is well combined.
Using a 2-inch cookie scoop, place the cookies on the baking sheets leaving 3 inches between each cookie. Rotating the cookie sheet bake one at a time for 8-11 mins.
Remove the cookies from the oven. Using a tablespoon, gently push in the center of each cookie, leaving a little indent. Leave the cookies on the baking sheet for 5-7 minutes before removing them and placing them on a baking sheet. Cool completely.
Marshmallow Cream
Using a small saucepan, add sugar and egg whites. Continuously whisk together on medium heat until the mixture reaches 160°F. Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl and whisk on high speed until peaks form. About 4-5 minutes.
Next, add the vanilla and the marshmallow fluff. Mix again on high speed until peaks form, about 4-5 mins.
Add the marshmallow to the cookie base using a pastry bag with a medium size round tip. Starting in the center of the cookie, swirl the marshmallow cream out to the edge of the cookie. Set the cookies aside.
Ganache Topping
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the cream until boiling.
Pour the cream over the chocolate chips. Let sit for a couple of minutes.
Stir the cream and the chips together until smooth.
Using the same technique as the marshmallow cream, and using a smaller round tip, add the chocolate to the top of the marshmallow cream. Let the chocolate set completely.
White Chocolate Swirl
Place the white chocolate wafers into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the wafers in 15-second intervals stirring in between until the wafers are smooth.
Using a piping bag and a small round tip, carefully pipe the chocolate loops on top of each cookie. Let the chocolate set.
Serve and enjoy!
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg