{"id":102544,"date":"2025-11-26T10:27:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T10:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/26\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-recipe-made-with-cake-mix\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T10:27:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T10:27:20","slug":"hostess-cupcake-cookies-recipe-made-with-cake-mix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/26\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-recipe-made-with-cake-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"Hostess Cupcake Cookies Recipe (Made With Cake Mix)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"These Hostess Cupcake Cookies are soft, chocolatey, and filled with gooey marshmallow cream. Topped with silky ganache, they\u2019re a fun twist on the classic treat everyone loves.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"These Hostess Cupcake Cookies are soft, chocolatey, and filled with gooey marshmallow cream. Topped with silky ganache, they\u2019re a fun twist on the classic treat everyone loves.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>These Hostess Cupcake Cookies take your favorite childhood treat and turn it into <strong>soft, chocolate cookies<\/strong>! They are topped with sweet marshmallow and smooth chocolate ganache, and of course, the <strong>classic white swirl!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies--1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Close up shot of Hostess Cupcake cookies on a wire rack, with one missing a bite. \" class=\"wp-image-322416\" title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies are soft chocolate cookies filled with sweet marshmallow and topped with smooth chocolate ganache. They\u2019re rich, fun, and always a hit.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies--1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-reasons-these-will-steal-the-show\">Reasons These Will Steal the Show<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cupcake in Cookie Form:<\/strong>\u00a0All the flavor of a classic Hostess cupcake, but in a fun cookie you can devour anytime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Childhood Favorite:<\/strong>\u00a0Brings back those sweet memories of classic Hostess cupcakes we all loved growing up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perfect for Any Occasion:<\/strong>\u00a0Whether it\u2019s a party, Christmas treat, snack time, or a homemade gift, these cookies always impress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-hostess-cupcake-cookies\">How to Make Hostess Cupcake Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few steps to follow, but trust me, the end result is worth it! These Hostess cupcake cookies are a classic childhood memory worth turning into a fun cookie version.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Make the Dough:<\/strong> Add\u00a0the cake mix,\u00a0cocoa powder, vegetable oil, and eggs to a large bowl and mix with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/kitchenaid-go-cordless-hand-mixer-battery-included-hearth-38-hand-8482-with-magnolia\/-\/A-88431338#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">hand mixer<\/a> or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until a thick batter forms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake and Cool:<\/strong> Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1 1\/2 tablespoons) to scoop the cookie dough, then roll it into uniform balls with your hands. Place them on the prepared <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/15-x21-nonstick-aluminized-steel-baking-sheet-figmint\/-\/A-92402748?preselect=87713553#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">baking sheet<\/a>, leaving about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set. The centers will look soft, but they finish cooking as they rest on the pan for 2\u20135 minutes. Then transfer to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/2pc-nonstick-baking-sheet-and-cooling-rack-set-figmint\/-\/A-89885493\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">cooling wire rack<\/a> to cool completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"322421\" alt=\"Whet and dry ingredients added together in a mixing bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-322421\" title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies are soft chocolate cookies filled with sweet marshmallow and topped with smooth chocolate ganache. They\u2019re rich, fun, and always a hit.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"322421\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Whet and dry ingredients added together in a mixing bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-322421\" title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies are soft chocolate cookies filled with sweet marshmallow and topped with smooth chocolate ganache. They\u2019re rich, fun, and always a hit.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"321654\" alt=\"Balls of cookie dough added to a cookie sheet with parchment paper.\" class=\"wp-image-321654\" title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies are soft chocolate cookies filled with sweet marshmallow and topped with smooth chocolate ganache. They\u2019re rich, fun, and always a hit.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"321654\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Balls of cookie dough added to a cookie sheet with parchment paper.\" class=\"wp-image-321654\" title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies are soft chocolate cookies filled with sweet marshmallow and topped with smooth chocolate ganache. They\u2019re rich, fun, and always a hit.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marshmallow-cream\">Marshmallow Cream<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Make the Marshmallow Topping:<\/strong> Add the butter, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt to a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer (paddle attachment) until combined and crumbly. Add the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/kraft-jet-puffed-marshmallow-creme-7oz\/-\/A-12968788#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">marshmallow fluff<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-vanilla-extract\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">vanilla extract<\/a>, then beat until smooth, scraping down the bowl so everything mixes evenly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Marshmallow Frosting:<\/strong> Spoon the cream into the center of the cooled Hostess Cupcake cookies. Spread it into an even circle, leaving some of the cookie exposed. Don\u2019t frost the whole surface. Let the cookies sit for at least 10 minutes before topping with ganache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"321936\" alt=\"Marshmallow cream topping ingredients added to a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-321936\" title=\"These Hostess Cupcake Cookies take your favorite childhood treat and turn it into soft, chocolate cookies! They are topped with sweet marshmallow and smooth chocolate ganache, and of course, the classic white swirl!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-1-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-1-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-1-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-1-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-1-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-1-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"321936\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-1-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Marshmallow cream topping ingredients added to a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-321936\" title=\"These Hostess Cupcake Cookies take your favorite childhood treat and turn it into soft, chocolate cookies! They are topped with sweet marshmallow and smooth chocolate ganache, and of course, the classic white swirl!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-1-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-1-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-1-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-1-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HostessCupcakeCookies-1-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"322431\" alt=\"Hostess cookies with marshmallow topping added to the top. \" class=\"wp-image-322431\" title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies are soft chocolate cookies filled with sweet marshmallow and topped with smooth chocolate ganache. They\u2019re rich, fun, and always a hit.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-4-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"322431\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-4-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Hostess cookies with marshmallow topping added to the top. \" class=\"wp-image-322431\" title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies are soft chocolate cookies filled with sweet marshmallow and topped with smooth chocolate ganache. They\u2019re rich, fun, and always a hit.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ganache-and-swirl\">Ganache and Swirl<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Chocolate<\/strong> <strong>Ganache: <\/strong>Make the ganache by adding\u00a0the chocolate chips\u00a0and\u00a0heavy whipping cream\u00a0to a small microwavable bowl. Microwave for 30-45 seconds and stir until smooth. The ganache will seem runny. Keep stirring and heating in 10-second increments until smooth and melted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Top with Ganache:<\/strong> Spoon a heaping teaspoon of ganache in the center of the marshmallow cream. Spread it out into a circular layer.\u00a0Allow it to set up for a few minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Melt White Chocolate:<\/strong> Add\u00a0the white melting chocolate\u00a0to a small microwavable bowl. Microwave in 20-second increments until fully melted. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Signature Swirl: <\/strong>Add the melted chocolate to a small ziplock bag with the corner barely snipped off. You can also use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/10pc-cake-decorating-set-clear-figmint-8482\/-\/A-87713533#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">piping bag<\/a> fitted with a small round piping tip (size #1 or #2). Pipe the signature swirls over the top of the ganache on the cooled Hostess Cupcake cookies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-numbered\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"322446\" alt=\"Bowl of chocolate ganache. \" class=\"wp-image-322446\" title=\"These Hostess Cupcake Cookies take your favorite childhood treat and turn it into soft, chocolate cookies! They are topped with sweet marshmallow and smooth chocolate ganache, and of course, the classic white swirl!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-5-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-5-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"322446\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-5-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of chocolate ganache. \" class=\"wp-image-322446\" title=\"These Hostess Cupcake Cookies take your favorite childhood treat and turn it into soft, chocolate cookies! They are topped with sweet marshmallow and smooth chocolate ganache, and of course, the classic white swirl!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-5-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-numbered\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"322447\" alt=\"Someone spooning on a dollop of chocolate ganache. \" class=\"wp-image-322447\" title=\"These Hostess Cupcake Cookies take your favorite childhood treat and turn it into soft, chocolate cookies! They are topped with sweet marshmallow and smooth chocolate ganache, and of course, the classic white swirl!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-6-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-6-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-6-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-6-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-6-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-6-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"322447\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-6-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Someone spooning on a dollop of chocolate ganache. \" class=\"wp-image-322447\" title=\"These Hostess Cupcake Cookies take your favorite childhood treat and turn it into soft, chocolate cookies! They are topped with sweet marshmallow and smooth chocolate ganache, and of course, the classic white swirl!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-6-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-6-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-6-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-6-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-6-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"322483\" alt=\"Overhead shot of a bowl of melted white chocolate.\" class=\"wp-image-322483\" title=\"These Hostess Cupcake Cookies take your favorite childhood treat and turn it into soft, chocolate cookies! They are topped with sweet marshmallow and smooth chocolate ganache, and of course, the classic white swirl!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-2-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-2-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-2-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-2-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-2-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-2-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"322483\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-2-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of a bowl of melted white chocolate.\" class=\"wp-image-322483\" title=\"These Hostess Cupcake Cookies take your favorite childhood treat and turn it into soft, chocolate cookies! They are topped with sweet marshmallow and smooth chocolate ganache, and of course, the classic white swirl!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-2-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-2-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-2-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-2-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cupcake-cookies-2-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" data-id=\"322417\" alt=\"Overhead shot of Hostess Cupcake cookies completed and spread out on a cooling rack. \" class=\"wp-image-322417\" title=\"These Hostess Cupcake Cookies take your favorite childhood treat and turn it into soft, chocolate cookies! They are topped with sweet marshmallow and smooth chocolate ganache, and of course, the classic white swirl!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-1-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" data-id=\"322417\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of Hostess Cupcake cookies completed and spread out on a cooling rack. \" class=\"wp-image-322417\" title=\"These Hostess Cupcake Cookies take your favorite childhood treat and turn it into soft, chocolate cookies! They are topped with sweet marshmallow and smooth chocolate ganache, and of course, the classic white swirl!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-alyssa-s-pro-tip\">Alyssa\u2019s Pro Tip<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Overbake<\/strong>: Don\u2019t wait for the centers to look done! They\u2019ll finish baking on the cookie sheet and stay soft and perfectly delicious!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hostess-cookies-.jpg&amp;description=Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"313528\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-313529\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"313529\" data-servings=\"18\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-980268295\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-980268295\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-313529-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-313529-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"313529\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Cookies<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-313529-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2-3 baking sheet pans with parchment paper. Set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-313529-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-313529-20 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (15.25-ounce) dark chocolate fudge cake mix<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-313529-7 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-313529-21 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd cup vegetable oil<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-313529-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 large eggs<\/span> to a large bowl and mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until a thick batter forms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-313529-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1\u00bd tablespoons) to scoop the dough, then roll it into uniform balls with your hands. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches apart.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-313529-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set. The center of the cookies will look underbaked, but they will continue to cook as they cool. Let them sit on the baking pan for 2 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Marshmallow Cream<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-313529-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-313529-11 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd cup softened unsalted butter<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-313529-12 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 cups powdered sugar<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-313529-13 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 pinch salt<\/span> to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until combined. It will be crumbly at this stage.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-313529-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-313529-14 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (7-ounce) container marshmallow creme<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-313529-15 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd teaspoon vanilla extract<\/span> to the cream and beat until combined, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-313529-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Spoon the cream into the center of each cooled cookie. Spread it into an even circle, leaving some of the cookie exposed. Don&#8217;t frost the whole surface. Let the cookies sit for at least 10 minutes before topping with ganache.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Ganache and Swirl<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-313529-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Make the ganache by adding <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-313529-17 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd cup milk chocolate chips<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-313529-18 wprm-block-text-bold\">3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream<\/span> to a small microwavable bowl. Microwave for 30-45 seconds and stir until smooth. The ganache will seem runny. Keep stirring and heating in 10-second increments until smooth and melted.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-313529-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Spoon a heaping teaspoon of ganache in the center of the marshmallow cream and spread it out into a circular layer.\u00a0Allow it to set up for a few minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-313529-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Let the ganache cool completely and set before heating <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-313529-19 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bc cup white candy coating chocolate<\/span> in a small bowl in the microwave in 20-second increments until fully melted. Add the melted chocolate to a small ziplock bag with the corner barely snipped off. You can also use a piping bag fitted with a small round piping tip (size #1 or #2). Pipe the signature swirls over the top of the ganache.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-313529-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage Instructions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"114\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\">Storage:<\/strong> Keep cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or 5 days in the fridge.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"114\"><strong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"129\">Freezing:<\/strong> Don\u2019t freeze the finished cookies. The marshmallow and chocolate can turn sticky as they thaw. Instead, freeze the plain cookie base for up to 3 months, then thaw completely before adding the toppings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-313529-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">238<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">28<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">38<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">17<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">236<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">17<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-try-these-other-nostalgic-treats\">Try These Other Nostalgic Treats!<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t stop here! If you liked these Hostess cupcake cookies, try these other beloved treats that bring back all the good memories. Click on the copycat recipes below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\">\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cosmic-brownies-recipe\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cosmic_brownies-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cosmic_brownies-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cosmic_brownies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cosmic_brownies-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cosmic_brownies.jpg 1200w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cosmic_brownies.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cosmic_brownies.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cosmic_brownies.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cosmic_brownies-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cosmic_brownies-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cosmic_brownies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cosmic_brownies-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cosmic_brownies.jpg 1200w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cosmic_brownies.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Desserts<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cosmic-brownies-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Classic Cosmic Brownies<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>1 hour 15 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/oatmeal-creme-pies\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oatmeal-creme-pies-2-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oatmeal-creme-pies-2-3-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oatmeal-creme-pies-2-3-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oatmeal-creme-pies-2-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oatmeal-creme-pies-2-3-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oatmeal-creme-pies-2-3.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oatmeal-creme-pies-2-3.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oatmeal-creme-pies-2-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oatmeal-creme-pies-2-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oatmeal-creme-pies-2-3-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oatmeal-creme-pies-2-3-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oatmeal-creme-pies-2-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oatmeal-creme-pies-2-3-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oatmeal-creme-pies-2-3.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Desserts<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/oatmeal-creme-pies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Oatmeal Creme Pies<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>40 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twinkie-cake\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/twinkie-cake-3-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/twinkie-cake-3-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/twinkie-cake-3-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/twinkie-cake-3-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/twinkie-cake-3-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/twinkie-cake-3-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/twinkie-cake-3-2.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/twinkie-cake-3-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/twinkie-cake-3-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/twinkie-cake-3-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/twinkie-cake-3-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/twinkie-cake-3-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/twinkie-cake-3-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/twinkie-cake-3-2.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Desserts<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twinkie-cake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Twinkie Cake<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>1 hour 35 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lofthouse-style-sugar-cookies\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1599\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-276x368.jpg 276w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2.jpg 1200w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1599\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-276x368.jpg 276w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lofthouse-cookies-2.jpg 1200w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hostess-cupcake-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hostess Cupcake Cookies\" 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