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Hostess Cupcake Cookies

Hostess Cupcake Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Hostess Cupcake Cookies, a sweet treat that tantalizes your taste buds with rich chocolate flavors and fluffy frosting. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or simply a busy weeknight craving. With their soft texture and decadent ganache topping, they offer a delicious twist on childhood favorites that everyone will love. Plus, they are easy to make and can be prepped ahead of time, ensuring that you’ll always have a sweet snack on hand!

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box Devil's Food cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola 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 crème
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix Devil's Food cake mix, eggs, and canola oil until a soft dough forms.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined cookie sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set; cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. For the frosting, beat room temperature butter until creamy; add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until smooth. Fold in vegan marshmallows crème.
  6. Make ganache by microwaving heavy cream over chocolate chips; whisk until smooth and allow to cool slightly.
  7. Frost cooled cookies with marshmallow frosting and drizzle with ganache.
  8. Pipe reserved frosting into squiggles on top.

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