Mississippi Mud Cookies

This recipes also make yummy Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies, just omit the nuts and marshmallows.

1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
1/2 cup butter, softened
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 (omit it making Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies)
1 cup milk chocolate morsels
1 cup miniature marshmallows (omit it making Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies)


1. Microwave semisweet chocolate morsels in a small microwave-safe glass bowl at HIGH 1-2 minute or until smooth, stopping and stirring every 30 seconds.

2. Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Beat in vanilla and melted chocolate.

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

4. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Press 3 (more than 3 look messy) marshmallows into each portion of dough.

5. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks.

Makes about 3 dozen

*Recipe Comes from Southern Living Magazine