Mud Hen Cookies
Mud Hen Cookies are the ultimate nostalgic sweet treat, combining soft, gooey layers with a crisp, golden meringue topping for a dessert bar that’s both indulgent and visually stunning. The base is a buttery cookie dough, crowned with a luscious mix of mini marshmallows, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and optional chopped nuts for added crunch. What sets these bars apart is the fluffy meringue topping, delicately whipped with powdered sugar to create a melt-in-your-mouth finish that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing dessert, these cookies are easy to assemble and bake in just under an hour. Whether for potlucks, holidays, or a decadent weeknight treat, Mud Hen Cookies are a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Step 3
Separate 2 of the eggs. Place the yolks into the sugar-butter mixture and the whites in a clean, dry bowl for later. Add the remaining whole egg and vanilla extract to the sugar-butter mixture and beat until combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5
Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula.
Step 6
Sprinkle the mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts (if using) evenly over the cookie dough layer.
Step 7
In the separate bowl containing the egg whites, beat them until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
Step 8
Spread the meringue mixture evenly over the marshmallow and chocolate layer, using a spatula to create swirls for texture, if desired.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly golden and crispy.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely before slicing into bars. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1068.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4142.1 |
| Total Fat 150.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 64.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 682mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1327.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 700.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 513.6g | |
| Protein 54.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 120IU | 0% |
| Calcium 224.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 779.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories