Description
Make irresistible Copycat Costco Marshmallow Crispy Cookies at home with this easy recipe that combines gooey marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and a soft, chewy cookie texture. Perfect for a cozy family treat or sharing with friends, these cookies capture the authentic bakery flavor and are customizable to fit your dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups marshmallows (fresh for best results)
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for gluten-free version)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all ingredients and measure carefully. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- Melt the butter and marshmallows: In a large saucepan over low heat, gently melt the butter. Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth to create a luscious, sticky marshmallow base.
- Stir in sugar and vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat. Mix in the brown sugar until fully combined, then add vanilla extract. This step enhances the sweetness and infuses lovely flavor notes into your mixture.
- Combine dry ingredients separately: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure an even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix dry ingredients into marshmallow mixture: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the warm marshmallow mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. This forms a soft dough that will hold the crispy cereal and marshmallow magic.
- Add crispy rice cereal and fold gently: Carefully fold in the crispy rice cereal until evenly incorporated, making sure to keep the cereal intact for maximum crunch and that signature texture.
- Scoop and bake: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center, for a perfectly chewy and gooey cookie.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set and keeps their lovely chewy texture.
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows for even melting and ideal gooey texture.
- Don’t overbake; remove cookies as soon as edges turn golden to maintain softness inside.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet to set without losing moisture.
- Store cookies in airtight containers at room temperature to keep them soft and delicious for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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