Ghosts in the Mud

Health score
5%
Ghosts in the Mud
45 min.
6
802kcal

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If you're looking for a fun and indulgent treat to add a little magic to your dessert table, "Ghosts in the Mud" is a must-try recipe! This delightful side dish brings together the best of both worlds: chewy cookies with a rich, chocolatey base, crispy pecans, and sweet marshmallows that seem to pop up like little "ghosts" from the mud. The combination of semisweet and milk chocolate chips, along with a soft and buttery dough, creates a mouthwatering dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

The simplicity of this recipe will make it a hit even if you're a beginner in the kitchen. With only a few simple steps, you can create a batch of cookies that everyone will rave about. Whether you're making them for a party, a family gathering, or just because you want to treat yourself, these cookies are sure to impress. The soft, gooey marshmallows melt perfectly in the dough, creating a wonderful contrast with the crunch of pecans and the smoothness of the chocolate. What's not to love?

Not only do these cookies taste incredible, but they also come together in just 45 minutes, making them a great choice when you're craving something sweet but don't have a lot of time. So go ahead and make these "Ghosts in the Mud" and enjoy a dessert that will have everyone asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • cup marshmallows mini
  • 0.5 cup milk chocolate chips 
  • cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup semi chocolate chips 
  • cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Microwave semisweet chocolate morsels in a microwave-safe bowl on high for one minute, or until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds.
  2. Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add eggs, one at a time, beating well 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 chips. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Press 3 marshmallows into each cookie.
  4. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes, or until set.
  5. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts

Calories802kcal
Protein4.35%
Fat50.63%
Carbs45.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.6
Glycemic Load
44.87
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.653478207148%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.95mg
Delphinidin
1.32mg
Catechin
1.32mg
Epigallocatechin
1.02mg
Epicatechin
0.15mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:801.69kcal
40.08%
Fat:46.02g
70.81%
Saturated Fat:20.65g
129.04%
Carbohydrates:92.1g
30.7%
Net Carbohydrates:87.11g
31.67%
Sugar:58.61g
65.12%
Cholesterol:97.03mg
32.34%
Sodium:417.6mg
18.16%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Caffeine:25.8mg
8.6%
Protein:8.89g
17.78%
Manganese:1.44mg
71.82%
Copper:0.66mg
32.95%
Selenium:18.84µg
26.91%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.45%
Iron:4.18mg
23.21%
Phosphorus:210.96mg
21.1%
Magnesium:84.23mg
21.06%
Fiber:5g
19.99%
Folate:68.73µg
17.18%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.07%
Zinc:2.05mg
13.67%
Vitamin B3:2.34mg
11.69%
Vitamin A:577.1IU
11.54%
Calcium:99.42mg
9.94%
Potassium:347.9mg
9.94%
Vitamin E:1.04mg
6.95%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.3%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.4%
Vitamin K:4.26µg
4.05%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.61%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.96%
Source:My Recipes