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Hostess Cupcake Cookies

Hostess Cupcake Cookies
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If you’re craving a sweet treat that combines nostalgia with deliciousness, these Hostess Cupcake Cookies are the answer! These delightful cookies feature soft chocolate bases topped with fluffy vegan marshmallow frosting and a rich chocolate ganache. They’re perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration, a cozy movie night, or just because you deserve something sweet! Easy to make and fun to customize, these cookies will transport you back to childhood memories while delighting your taste buds. Gather your loved ones and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible cookies that everyone will adore!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil until a soft dough forms. Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on wire racks.
  4. For frosting: Beat room temperature butter until creamy; add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Fold in vegan marshmallow crème until smooth.
  5. For ganache: Heat heavy cream over chocolate chips in the microwave until melted and smooth.
  6. Frost cooled cookies, chill for 10 minutes, then drizzle with ganache.

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