{"id":39752,"date":"2025-06-02T09:05:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T02:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=39752"},"modified":"2025-09-25T13:35:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T06:35:51","slug":"hostess-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/hostess-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Hostess Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Looking for a rich, decadent, homemade version of a childhood treat? Try these Hostess Cookies! They feature a deep chocolate cookie base topped with vanilla-flavored marshmallow cream, soft-set chocolate ganache, and classic Hostess swirls. These cookies are showstoppers! Check out the tips below to ensure they turn out perfect every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chill the Dough:<\/strong> Since these cookies are made with melted butter, they can spread easily. To prevent this, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. The easiest way is to scoop the dough first, then chill it. Only bring out enough dough to bake, keeping the rest chilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfectly Round Cookies:<\/strong> For perfectly round cookies, use a large round cookie cutter (or a glass or bowl) to shape the cookies immediately after they come out of the oven. Place the cutter over the cookie and move it in a circular motion for 3-5 seconds to round the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cocoa Powder:<\/strong> Dark chocolate cocoa powder intensifies the chocolate flavor, but you can use any cocoa powder you have. I prefer Ghirardelli’s dark chocolate cocoa powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chilling When Decorating:<\/strong> Chilling the cookies after each layer makes decorating easier. While it’s not required, it helps the ganache set up thicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mix on medium for 1 minute.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Add eggs and mix on low until incorporated.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Add flour, corn starch, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low until combined.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place on the prepared sheet. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and prevent spreading. Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Once chilled, space cookies about 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 14 minutes, or until edges are just set. Let cool on the sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>#### For the Marshmallow Layer:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">In a stand mixer, beat together butter, marshmallow fluff, and vanilla on medium speed until combined.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Add powdered sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream. Mix until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk or cream until it reaches a thick, spreadable consistency.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>#### For the Ganache:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">While cookies are cooling, make the ganache. Break the chocolate into pieces (if not using chocolate chips) and place in a heatproof bowl.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-9\">Heat the cream in a small pot over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Pour over the chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Let cool for 15 minutes until it thickens and is spreadable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>#### For Assembly:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-10\">Put about 1\/4 cup of the marshmallow cream in a piping bag with a small round tip and set aside.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-11\">Once the cookies are completely cool, assemble them. Scoop about 3 tablespoons of marshmallow cream onto each cookie and spread, leaving about 1\/4 inch around the edges.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-12\">Chill the cookies between layers for 30 minutes (optional). Spread about 2 tablespoons of ganache over the marshmallow cream, again leaving about 1\/4 inch around the edges.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-13\">Pipe swirls on top of the cookies and serve. 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class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\">15 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"total-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTotal Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\">55 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-cutlery\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYield:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\"><span data-amount=\"16\">16<\/span> cookies <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield-scale\"><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span>x<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"category\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-folder\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCategory:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-category\">Dessert<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-button-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<a class=\"button tasty-recipes-print-button tasty-recipes-no-print\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/hostess-cookies\/print\/47353\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"\">\n\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-print\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-print\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\tPrint Recipe<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/header>\n\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>#### For the Cookies:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98bbc\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98bbc\" aria-label=\"– 1 cup salted butter (melted)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98bbc\"><\/label><\/span>– 1 cup salted butter (melted)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98bdd\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98bdd\" aria-label=\"– 1 1\/4 cups granulated sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98bdd\"><\/label><\/span>– 1 1\/4 cups granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98bf5\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98bf5\" aria-label=\"– 3\/4 cup light brown sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98bf5\"><\/label><\/span>– 3\/4 cup light brown sugar<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c0b\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c0b\" aria-label=\"– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c0b\"><\/label><\/span>– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c20\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c20\" aria-label=\"– 2 eggs (room temperature)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c20\"><\/label><\/span>– 2 eggs (room temperature)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c36\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c36\" aria-label=\"– 1 2\/3 cups all-purpose flour\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c36\"><\/label><\/span>– 1 2\/3 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c4c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c4c\" aria-label=\"– 2 teaspoons corn starch\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c4c\"><\/label><\/span>– 2 teaspoons corn starch<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c62\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c62\" aria-label=\"– 1 cup cocoa powder\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c62\"><\/label><\/span>– 1 cup cocoa powder<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c78\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c78\" aria-label=\"– 1 teaspoon baking soda\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c78\"><\/label><\/span>– 1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c8d\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c8d\" aria-label=\"– 1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98c8d\"><\/label><\/span>– 1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>#### For the Marshmallow Layer:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98ca4\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98ca4\" aria-label=\"– 3\/4 cup salted butter (room temperature (you can use unsalted if preferred))\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98ca4\"><\/label><\/span>– 3\/4 cup salted butter (room temperature (you can use unsalted if preferred))<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98cbc\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98cbc\" aria-label=\"– 7 ounces marshmallow creme\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98cbc\"><\/label><\/span>– 7 ounces marshmallow creme<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98cd1\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98cd1\" aria-label=\"– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98cd1\"><\/label><\/span>– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98ce7\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98ce7\" aria-label=\"– 2 cups powdered sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98ce7\"><\/label><\/span>– 2 cups powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98cfe\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98cfe\" aria-label=\"– 1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98cfe\"><\/label><\/span>– 1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98d14\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98d14\" aria-label=\"– 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (room temperature)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98d14\"><\/label><\/span>– 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (room temperature)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>#### For the Ganache:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98d2c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98d2c\" aria-label=\"– 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (I use baking chocolate bars, but chocolate chips work too)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98d2c\"><\/label><\/span>– 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (I use baking chocolate bars, but chocolate chips work too)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98d43\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98d43\" aria-label=\"– 3\/4 cup heavy cream\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69cffabb98d43\"><\/label><\/span>– 3\/4 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4>#### For the Cookies:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium for 1 minute.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Add eggs and mix on low until incorporated.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Add flour, corn starch, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low until combined.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place on the prepared sheet. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and prevent spreading. Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Once chilled, space cookies about 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 14 minutes, or until edges are just set. Let cool on the sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>#### For the Marshmallow Layer:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">In a stand mixer, beat together butter, marshmallow fluff, and vanilla on medium speed until combined.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Add powdered sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream. Mix until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk or cream until it reaches a thick, spreadable consistency.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>#### For the Ganache:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">While cookies are cooling, make the ganache. Break the chocolate into pieces (if not using chocolate chips) and place in a heatproof bowl.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-9\">Heat the cream in a small pot over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Pour over the chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Let cool for 15 minutes until it thickens and is spreadable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>#### For Assembly:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-10\">Put about 1\/4 cup of the marshmallow cream in a piping bag with a small round tip and set aside.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-11\">Once the cookies are completely cool, assemble them. Scoop about 3 tablespoons of marshmallow cream onto each cookie and spread, leaving about 1\/4 inch around the edges.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-12\">Chill the cookies between layers for 30 minutes (optional). Spread about 2 tablespoons of ganache over the marshmallow cream, again leaving about 1\/4 inch around the edges.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-13\">Pipe swirls on top of the cookies and serve. Refrigerate to allow the ganache to set, or enjoy at room temperature for a softer ganache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>**Smaller Cookies:**<\/strong> This recipe uses a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie), but you can make smaller cookies with a medium scoop (about 2 tablespoons of dough). Adjust baking time to 9-11 minutes for smaller cookies. 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