Rocky Road Oatmeal Cookies

Photo Credit: Saraizel Senderovits

When Chanie asked me to write about oatmeal cookies this month, I was a bit stumped. Soon after starting this column, I came up with an oatmeal cookie that was really well received… So what could I do different this time?

When I mentioned the assignment to my talented photographer Saraizel, her first reaction was “Rocky Road,” and I thought that was genius. The chocolate hides the whole wheat flour and oats, and which kid doesn’t love marshmallows?

My requirements for this recipe was that it needed to be a one-bowl, no-mixer, no-margarine recipe. I’m happy to report that these are kid (and adult) approved!

Rocky Road Cookies

YIELDS 2 DOZEN

• ¾ cup oil
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups whole wheat flour
• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
• ½ cup mini marshmallows, plus extra for topping

In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Add flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined. Stir in oats and marshmallows.