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    Home » Cookies

    Rocky Road Cookies

    Published: Dec 10, 2021 · Modified: Aug 2, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    These are not your typical rocky road cookies. Rocky road cookies (inspired by rocky road ice cream) are usually filled with mini marshmallows, nuts and chocolate. While these cookies do have plenty of chocolate, they don't have marshmallows or nuts. Why then do I call them Rocky Road Cookies? Because they are filled with colorful candy chocolate rocks! So learn how to make these delicious "rocky" cookies for yourself!

    These Rocky Road Cookies are chocolate cookies with more chocolate inside! They are perfect for kids who love rocks and are great to make for a construction birthday theme.
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    • Why these rocky road cookies are awesome
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    Why these rocky road cookies are awesome

    • Chocolate cookies with more chocolate inside!
    • Perfect for kids who love rocks
    • Great to make for a construction birthday theme
    rocky road cookies

    Ingredients

    • all purpose flour 
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • salted butter
    • brown sugar
    • granulated sugar
    • chocolate instant pudding mix
    • eggs
    • vanilla extract
    • semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • Chocolate Rocks
    ingredients to make cookies

    How to make rocky road cookies

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

    Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.

    flour and baking soda in a bowl

    Beat the butter and sugar together on high speed using a stand mixer or electric mixer for at least 2 minutes, or until light brown. If using a hand mixer, be sure to use a large bowl.

    cookie batter in a glass bowl

    Add the pudding mix, vanilla, and eggs and beat for 3-4 minutes on high.

    cookie batter with eggs and pudding mix

    Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and begin mixing on low speed. After about 1 minute, increase the speed to high and continue mixing until everything is mixed and the cookie dough has formed.

    rocky road cookie dough

    Add the chocolate chips and chocolate rocks to the mixing bowl and stir with a rubber spatula until fully combined.

    chocolate cookie dough with chocolate chips and candy rocks

    Make even sized dough balls using a cookie scoop and set them on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the top is slightly brown and firm. Allow to cool for five minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to cool fully.

    rocky road cookie dough

    You'll love the chocolate flavors in these cookies!

    rocky road cookies

    📖 Recipe

    Rocky Road Cookies

    These Rocky Road Cookies are chocolate cookies with more chocolate inside! They are perfect for kids who love rocks and are great to make for a construction birthday theme.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: cookies
    Cuisine: American
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes
    Servings: 20 cookies
    Calories: 303kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup salted butter softened
    • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 3.4 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix One small Box
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 cup Chocolate Rocks

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set to the side.
    • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt and set aside.
    • Using a stand or electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on high speed until light brown , at least 2 minutes. Once combined, add the pudding mix, vanilla and eggs and beat on high for 3-4 minutes.
    • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and turn the mixer on low to start, after about 1 minute then turn the mixer up to high and mix until combined. Add chocolate chips and chocolate rocks and stir with a rubber spatula until mixed thoroughly.
    • Use a cookie scoop and make even balls and place cookies on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly golden and just set on the top. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes then transfer to a baking rack to cool completely.
    • Enjoy!

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    Notes

    These cookies taste best warm, so I recommend popping them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before eating.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors. 

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you store these cookies?

    You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. You can also store them in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 7 days.

    Can I warm up these cookies?

    These cookies taste best warm, so I recommend popping them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before eating.

    Can I add nuts to these cookies?

    Yes, you can! Nuts provide a nice texture to these cookies. You can add ½ cup of chopped pecans, walnuts or almonds to this recipe.

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    Comments

    1. Sara Welch

      December 10, 2021 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious treat for the holidays! These will be great for gift giving; excited to give this a try, indeed!

    2. Gina

      December 10, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      Love anything Rocky Road inspired - these are getting added to the Christmas cookie baking list!

    3. Toni

      December 10, 2021 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      My kids loved this so much!! They enjoyed making and eating these!

    4. Catherine

      December 10, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun cookie to bake for the holidays especially with the little ones. That tray wouldn't last long in my house!

    5. Colleen

      December 10, 2021 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are so fun! I look forward to making them with my grandkids!

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