Newfoundland Smartie Cookies
Chewy, colorful, and easy to make, these no bake Smartie cookies are a sweet addition to any party tray or holiday cookie box!
Equipment
- Large microwave-safe bowl
- - Mixing spoon or spatula
- - Baking sheet with parchment
- - Small scoop or tablespoon
Ingredients
- - 200g mini marshmallows about 4 cups
- - 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- - ½ cup butter
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- - 4 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- - 1½ cups fine unsweetened shredded coconut
- - 72 candy-coated chocolates Smarties or M&Ms
Instructions
- Combine marshmallows, condensed milk, butter, and vanilla in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted and smooth.
- Mix in cocoa powder, then graham crumbs and ¾ of the coconut. Stir well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 3–4 hours.
- Line a tray with parchment. Add remaining coconut to a bowl.
- Scoop dough into 1 tbsp portions, roll into balls, and coat in coconut.
- Place each ball on the tray and press a chocolate candy into the center.
- Chill cookies for another 2 hours until firm. Store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Use vegan marshmallows if needed. You can swap Smarties for M&Ms or mini eggs.