Marshmallow Mondays~Mississippi Mud Cookies

by Robin on November 9, 2009

There’s a cookie link party going on today over at Bake at 350! Cookies galore over there!

If you visit me here in this little corner of the blog-world, you know how much I adore Marshmallow Cream, or as The Husband calls it…Crack Cream.(Because it’s addictive …like crack)

Anyhoo, I thought I might start a little something fun during the holidays…Marshmallow Monday’s!

marshmallow-monday-250Doesn’t that sound … yumalicious, for lack of a better word.

I’m starting really slow today. This recipe is from Southern Living and has only 3 tiny marshmallows per cookie. We’re taking baby steps. I don’t want to scare anyone off.mississippi-mud-cookies-1

These are Mississippi Mud Cookies…and WOW! They are just scrumptious. A thin crispy layer and an almost fuggy inside…and th

en there’s the toasted marshmallows on top! Good grief. Ya, may want to save this recipe for Christmas Eve cookies for Santa.

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They are an “Editors Choice” in my Southern Living Cookbook, which means I’m not the only one singing their praises. And, Hallelujah! I AM singing their praises!

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Mississippi Mud Cookies

* 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

* 1/2 cup butter, soft

* 1 cup sugar

* 2 large eggs

* 1 teaspoon vanilla

* 1  1/2 cups all-purpose flour

* 1 teaspoon baking powder

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1 cup chopped pecans

* 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

* 3 mini marshmallows per cookie!

Microwave semisweet chips until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds (app. 1 minute)

Beat butter and sugar until creamy; add eggs beating after each one until blended.  Beat in melted chocolate and vanilla.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in chopped pecans and milk chocolate chips.

Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper lined baking sheets. Press 3 marshmallows into each portion of dough.

Bake at 350* for 10-12 minutes or until they are set. Remove to cool on rack.  (app. 3 dozen)

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You will love these cookies!

Today I’m linking to 3 GREAT foodie-blog-parties… Tasty Tuesday over at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam ~ Tempt my Tummy Tuesday over at Blessed with Grace ~ and lastly Tuesday at the Table at All The Small Stuff~ You’ll find links to a hundred recipes or more with these delightful blogs!

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Lanie November 9, 2009 at 7:13 am

Hey Robin. Thanks for stopping by and leaving such lovely words on my blog last week. I did catch up with Tracy from Under My Heart.

These cookies sound divine. My little girls and I love marshmallow. We can eat a whole bag in just a day! I’ll have to whip a batch of these up.

I also love to read and the book sounds awesome. Have a fantastic week!
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Anne Marie November 9, 2009 at 8:19 am

Cookies sound so wonderful – they are making me hungry. Would love a chance at winning this books – sounds like fun reading.

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bill (cycleguy) November 9, 2009 at 8:57 am

Just wondering if those cookies are in the Weight Watcher’s book of treats to enjoy. Not scolding just wondering. :)
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bill (cycleguy) November 9, 2009 at 8:57 am

BTW: they sure do look good. They look as though I could allow them to melt in my mouth to overcome the braces.
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Robin November 9, 2009 at 9:56 am

Bill!!! I’m a Weight Watcher’s drop out!!!
These would not make it in the WW cookbook! I’m pretty sure I’ll gear up with WW recipes in January! :0

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SusanD November 9, 2009 at 9:10 am

Those cookies do look scrumptious! I just might have to add them to my annual cookie baking day. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the give away. The book sounds like a must read. Blessings, SusanD
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suzanne November 9, 2009 at 9:39 am

oh, those do look good. …..off to find the recipe in my SL cookbook…which cookbook is it in?
Have a fabulous Monday!

Suzanne
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Robin November 9, 2009 at 3:40 pm

Suzanne: It’s last years Christmas Cookbook! It may be on the website~

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Lenora Gambrell November 9, 2009 at 10:05 am

Looks delish, don’t know how you do it..Bake and stay thin! Baking is trouble for me..made Nilla wafer recipe banana pudding Saturday at the cabin and I can’t stop until its all gone…I even think about it in my sleep and want it for breakfast:) I have to admit, you do post some wonderful recipes, I have to learn moderation! Have a wonderful week, can you believe Thanksgiving is a few weeks away.

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jenn November 9, 2009 at 10:08 am

i didn’t know RPE had a new book out! how exciting! i read some sort of Christmas novel every season, and even if i don’t win the one you’re giving away, at least i know what i’ll be checking out from the library!

one question: how do mississippi mud cookies fit with WW?
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Vicky November 9, 2009 at 10:18 am

I was wondering how you would do at WW with the holiday season approaching! These look scrumptious as always. I just don’t doubt your taste in recipes at all. If you say they are yummy, I’m taking your word at it!
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Kat Farmer November 9, 2009 at 11:10 am

What a great recipe! I am definitely going to be making these cookies this holiday season! Thanks for sharing! :)
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Celesta November 9, 2009 at 11:21 am

I love crack cream!
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Kim November 9, 2009 at 11:22 am

Mmmm. . . thanks for the recipe. It looks scrumptious and perfect timing for the holidays. I would love to be entered in your giveaway. I know this will be a good book as I have read and enjoyed all of his other ones.
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Marty November 9, 2009 at 11:34 am

The recipe sounds sooooooo good. I will have to try this one. The book sounds wonderful too. Love it.. Hugs, Marty
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Jane November 9, 2009 at 11:42 am

The cookies look amazing! I can’t wait to give them a try.
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Pinky November 9, 2009 at 11:52 am

I don’t know how you do such gorgeous PICTURES! It makes my mouth water just looking at those cookies. I ahve all the ingredients except the marshmallows so will pick some up TODAY:) The book sounds wonderful and if I don’t win it will buy it anyway. I DO hope I am living ther legacy I want to leave. I’m tryin anyway:):) LOVE your blog. XO, Pinky

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Yvonne November 9, 2009 at 1:26 pm

I will definitely have to add these cookies to my list for our annual cookie baking day in December. The women in my family all get together and spend one whole day baking cookies at our church. They have about six ovens so it’s just a wonderful way to do it. I can’t wait to share this recipe with the others. Thank you Robin. I love getting your posts in my reader every day.

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Amber November 9, 2009 at 2:14 pm

Those look so good. My oldest son and I LOVE marshmallow’s. So, I’ll be sure to try these. The book sounds like a good Christmas read too!

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Regina November 9, 2009 at 2:59 pm

The cookies and the book look great. What better way to send an evening, reading and eating these cookies!
Thanks
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Sharon Butler November 9, 2009 at 3:28 pm

Yeah!!!! These cookies do look fabulous…..and I am going to make these for the Christmas season and be damned….. Weight Watchers….we have to live a little….at least during the holidays……remember the story about the women on the Titanic that skipped their desserts…..?????

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Robin November 9, 2009 at 3:37 pm

Sharon…I love you.

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Antonia Ormston November 9, 2009 at 3:39 pm

Those cookies look so yummy. I might just have to do a test run this week! I LOVE Richard Paul Evans. He is my all time favorite author! I read and reread the Christmas Box series every year and his book Noel. I would love to add this to my holiday reading list!
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Lynn Osborne November 9, 2009 at 4:14 pm

I would love to win. Thanks for the chance!

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gitz November 9, 2009 at 7:52 pm

oh.my.word.

Thank God there are pecans in these or might have been tempted to come to Georgia and steal them off your plate.

Excuse me while I go eat a marshmallow.
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Robin November 10, 2009 at 7:42 am

Gitz…I’ll leave out the pecans just for you next time! And I believe it was you who launched my marshmallow addiction with microwave s’mores!!! smooch

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Ellie Andrews November 9, 2009 at 8:25 pm

God Bless You. I would love to read the book you’re giving away. Thanks for your great website.
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Sherri S November 9, 2009 at 8:45 pm

Oh those cookies have me craving chocolate big time with yummy marshmallows too?!
The book sounds lovely. Just what I need for my extra time off at Thanksgiving to get me geared up for Christmas!
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Mona Hernandez November 9, 2009 at 9:42 pm

Yummy cookies, hot cocoa and a great book…What more could you ask for !
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Sue November 9, 2009 at 10:17 pm

My hips got bigger with every cookie shot. Is this book as good as his others.

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Wendy@Sun-Kissed November 10, 2009 at 12:26 am

Cookies sound divine.I have everything on hand but the pecans.

Living a legacy. Sounds fantastic. We’ve been thinking a lot about that lately. My grandmother is dying of pancreatic cancer, and my little sister (age 25)had a cancerous kidney removed today.

Every day, every word counts.

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Robin November 10, 2009 at 7:33 am

Wendy…prayers for your sis and grand-ma. Your family is under a lot of stress right now, I’ll continue to hold you close in prayer…hugs

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Lauralee November 10, 2009 at 4:51 am

Now I can sleep well tonight and dream of these delicious cookies. I’ll be baking a batch tomorrow first thing. Thanks for sharing these beauties!

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Ann Marie @ Household6Diva November 10, 2009 at 9:26 am

Printing this recipe!! i have a good friend from Mississippi who LOVES chocolate so this will be a perfect surprise!!! Thank you for sharing it!! And the wonderful pictures to tempt my tummy! :)
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Ann Marie @ Household6Diva November 10, 2009 at 9:28 am

PS I’ll be including these in my friday favorites post! :)
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Alison November 10, 2009 at 12:03 pm

These cookies look amazing! I love that the marshmallows are on top and a bit toasty, rather then mixed into the cookie batter!

I love eating toasted marshmallows…I like them when they are a little burnt!

The Cranberry-Walnut Fudge that I linked to Tempty My Tummy Tuesday, Tuesdays at the Table and Tasty Tuesday has marshmallow in it if you want to take a look!
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pamela November 10, 2009 at 12:36 pm

thanks for the giveaway chance and these cookies look amazing your my kind of cook I will be trying these out and no doubt my family will love me! thanks again for sharing

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Geri@heartnsoulcooking November 10, 2009 at 1:57 pm

What a GREAT!!! cookie recipe using all my families favorites. Chocolate chip, marshmallows and pecans OH BOY!!!
Geri
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maureen November 10, 2009 at 5:55 pm

I have the previous books that were written. I loved the tv movie with Thrad Thomas about the first of the books.
The recipe for the chocolate cookies looks fabuous and if made will not stay around very long. Everyone will probably dive right in.

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Brenda November 10, 2009 at 9:20 pm

I’ve never seen this cookie recipe before but it sure looks good!
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Amy November 10, 2009 at 10:19 pm

Hi Robin – I’ve been enjoying your blog for several months now. We seem to have a lot in common. I also enjoy reading the blogs linked to your page. We are planning a fall wedding for my daughter next year, so keep the great recipes and decorating ideas coming!

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Cole November 10, 2009 at 11:47 pm

That recipe sounds heavenly! I was looking for a new and different cookie recipe – and this definitely fits the bill!

Thanks for sharing with TATT. :-)

And I would LOVE to win that book!
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TidyMom November 11, 2009 at 10:14 pm

Ok, those cookies sound and look AMAZING!! I may have to add them to my list!!
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Susie November 11, 2009 at 11:03 pm

The cookies look and sound very yummy. I can imagine curled up in a chair with that good book and a glass of milk with those cookies.

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Lanie November 13, 2009 at 9:01 am

Robin, I just had to link to this recipe in my Friday Favorites! YUM! ~Lanie
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angie December 15, 2009 at 10:05 am

these look delicious I am sure my eldest daughter would love these thank s for the recipe

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Stephanie @ A Fine House December 15, 2009 at 10:06 am

Robin,
These look absolutely delicious! I don’t have a chocolate cookie recipe, so I am definitely adding this one to the list!
Thanks for sharing your recipe with my Cookie Exchange!
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Don't Forget the Food December 15, 2009 at 1:06 pm

These look absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays!
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Jerri December 17, 2009 at 2:41 am

You had me at the words “Mississippi Mud.” These sound fabulous!

I hope you’ll stop by and link up today at my Holly Bloggy Christmas Recipe party!

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Geri@heartnsoulcooking December 17, 2009 at 7:51 pm

What a GREAT!!! combination in a small cookie.
Geri

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bridget {bake at 350} December 31, 2009 at 11:59 am

Your blog…and your cookies are gorgeous! Thanks so much for linking up from one Marshmallow Cream lover to another! ;)
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Jade December 31, 2009 at 1:43 pm

These look fabulous! I love the marshmallows in them. I will definetly give this a try.
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Dorothy December 31, 2009 at 5:54 pm

Only 3 marshmallows? I wouldn’t complain if there were more :) Man, do those look good. The outside is so pretty and shiny…almost like a brownie!

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Sue December 31, 2009 at 7:44 pm

Wow, these cookies look so festive and scrumptious! Happy New Year!

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Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} January 2, 2010 at 3:33 pm

Oh those look delicious!
I love marshmallow.
I’ve added them to my…I have to make this list.
Love your blog, can’t wait to see more in my rss feed :)
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