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Hostess Cupcake Cookies

Hostess Cupcake Cookies
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If you’re craving a nostalgic treat that’s both fun and scrumptious, these Hostess Cupcake Cookies are the perfect choice! With a soft chocolate base reminiscent of classic cupcakes, topped with fluffy vegan marshmallow frosting and rich chocolate ganache, these cookies will delight your taste buds and bring joy to any occasion. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or just a sweet surprise, this easy recipe requires minimal baking skills and can be whipped up in no time. Enjoy making these delightful cookies with family and friends!

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 plant-based butter (room temperature)
  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (7 ounce) jar vegan marshmallow creme
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, and oil until a soft dough forms. Use a medium scoop to drop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  4. For frosting, beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Fold in vegan marshmallow creme until smooth.
  5. To make ganache, heat heavy cream over chocolate chips in the microwave for about 45 seconds; let it sit for a minute before whisking until smooth.
  6. Frost cooled cookies with marshmallow frosting and chill briefly to set. Drizzle with ganache and pipe squiggles using reserved frosting.

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