PEPPERMINT-KISSED FUDGE MALLOW COOKIES

Peppermint-Kissed Fudge Mallow Cookies image

Christmas just wouldn't be the same without these cute-as-can-be treats. Fudgy-rich chocolate cookies with refreshing mint flavor, soft marshmallow, crunchy candy...it's a must-try holiday recipe! -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1/3 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
5 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
12 large marshmallows, cut in half lengthwise
CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the yogurt, butter and extract until well blended. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, salt and baking soda; gradually add to yogurt mixture and mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Place a marshmallow half on each cookie; bake until marshmallow is puffed, 1-2 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Stir in milk and extract until smooth. Gradually stir in melted chocolate. Drizzle over marshmallows; sprinkle with candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.