Marshmallow Dream Cookies are a delectable treat that starts with soft chocolate cookies topped with marshmallow buttercream and a drizzle of melted semi-sweet chocolate.It’s a chocolate lover’s dream with the perfect combination of rich cookies, fluffy marshmallow frosting, and a glossy chocolate topping.It’s like a Hostess chocolate cupcake in a cookie, perfect as a special treat for any occasion! You may also want to try my Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies, too! Ingredients & Substitutions Room Temperature Ingredients: To achieve the best results when baking these cookies, it’s recommended to use room temperature ingredients, including butter, shortening, and eggs.

The room temperature for butter is around 65°F.You can attain this by cutting it into small pieces and allowing it to sit out at room temperature.Shortening: Shortening (hydrogenated vegetable oil) is any fat or oil that is solid at room temperature.

If you have heard of or seen a big can of Crisco, that is shortening.It can be stored at room temperature and has a long shelf life.Because shortening is all fat, it is hard to make substitutions.

If you do have to substitute for shortening, your best bet is lard because it is also 100% fat.When using lard in place of shortening, use 2 tablespoons less of lard for every one cup of shortening.If using butter, the texture and flavor of the cookies may be different.

Cocoa Powder: Look for Dutch-processed cocoa powder.It is less acidic

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