Copycat Moon Pies Homemade Chocolate Marshmallow
Copycat Moon Pies recreate the classic marshmallow sandwich at home.They feature soft cookies, fluffy filling, and chocolate coating.Sweet, nostalgic, and satisfying, they’re a Southern favorite.Perfect for desserts, gifts, or special occasions
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
For the Marshmallow Filling:
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, graham crumbs, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla, and milk. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Scoop dough into rounds and bake for 10–12 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- Mix marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread filling onto half the cookies and top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
- Chill sandwiches for 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil, then dip each sandwich to coat evenly.
- Let set on parchment paper until chocolate hardens.
Notes
- Homemade versions are softer than store-bought.
- Chill before dipping for easier handling.
- Chocolate coating can be dark or milk chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Great for gifting or party treats.