Best 7 Chocolate Pillows Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, chocolate pillows stand as a testament to the transformative power of culinary artistry. These ethereal creations, often referred to as chocolate clouds or chocolate pillows, embody a delicate balance of textures and flavors that leave a lasting impression on the taste buds. This article will embark on a journey through the world of chocolate pillows, uncovering the secrets to crafting these exquisite treats and providing a curated selection of recipes that cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. Whether you are a seasoned baker seeking inspiration or a novice cook eager to explore the wonders of chocolate, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques necessary to create truly exceptional chocolate pillows that will delight your palate and captivate your senses.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-MARSHMALLOW PILLOWS



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Indulge in chocolate-frosted cookies with a marshmallow center made easier with cookie mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
2/3 cup chopped pecans
12 large marshmallows, cut in half
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water, egg and pecans until soft dough forms.
  • On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 7 minutes. Remove from oven; immediately press marshmallow half lightly, cut side down, on top of cookie. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or just until marshmallows begin to soften. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart nonstick saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Add whipping cream, butter and vanilla; blend well. Stir in powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Spread frosting over each cooled cookie, covering marshmallow. Let stand until frosting is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE PILLOWS



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DELISH! Retrieved this from a magazine, loved it, saving here so I can make again soon....hope you enjoy!

Provided by cylee

Categories     Dessert

Time 21m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup port wine or 1/2 cup red Zinfandel wine, wine*
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup dried tart cherry
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups oil (I use canola)
12 wonton wrappers
1 egg, beaten
3 ounces chocolate, cut into 6 pieces (bittersweet or semisweet)
sugar

Steps:

  • For sauce, in a small saucepan heat port to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, 3 to 4 minutes or until reduced to 1/3 cup. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; cook and stir 1 minute. Add cherries; cook 2 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and whisk in butter; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until temperature reaches 350 degrees F. While oil heats, lightly brush edges of one wonton wrapper with some of the beaten egg. Place 1 piece of chocolate in center atop wonton wrapper. Place another wonton wrapper atop. Press edges to seal.
  • Cook filled wontons, one at a time, in hot oil for 1 minute or until golden brown, turning frequently to brown evenly. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Adjust heat as needed to maintain oil temperature. Cool wontons slightly. Sprinkle wontons evenly with sugar.
  • Serve wontons with sauce and ice cream. Sprinkle ice cream with grated chocolate and serve with two spoons. Makes 2 servings.
  • *TIP: If using zinfandel, increase sugar in sauce to 2 tablespoons.

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW PILLOWS



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Looking for a delicious cookie recipe made using Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix? Then check out this chocolate-marshmallow pillows recipe that's ready in an hour-perfect for a dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix
2/3 cup chopped pecans
15 large gluten-free marshmallows, cut in half
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir 1/2 cup butter and the egg until blended. Stir in cookie mix until soft dough forms. Stir in pecans. Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 3 inches apart.
  • Bake 8 minutes. Remove from oven; immediately press marshmallow half lightly, cut side down, on top of each cookie. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or just until marshmallows begin to soften. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High about 1 minute, stirring until smooth. Add whipping cream, 1 teaspoon butter and the vanilla; blend well. Stir in powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Spread frosting over each cooled cookie, covering marshmallow. Let stand until frosting is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY PILLOWS



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Yummy little treats from the puff pastry site. If you haven't tried puff pastry yet, this is a good way to start. Also try Parmesan Cheese Twists!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 32 Pastries

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (17 1/3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons water
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate piece (OR semi-sweet chocolate chunks)
2 cups frozen raspberries

Steps:

  • Thaw pastry sheets at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll into approximately 16" square. Mix egg yolks and water. Brush pastry lightly with egg mixture. Cut pastry sheet into sixteen 4"x4" squares. Place 1 teaspoon chocolate and 1 heaping tbls. raspberries in center of each square. Fold over one corner diagonally to form a triangle and press firmly on both edges to seal. Press down along sealed edges with tines of a fork, and prick once in center. Repeat with remaining pastry sheet, chocolate and raspberries. Brush all with remaining egg mixture.
  • Place filled pastries among 3 large ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Freeze until firm, about 15 minute Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until puffed and golden. Serve warm, sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.
  • Makes 32 pastries.

CHOCOLATE-MARSHMALLOW PILLOWS



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Indulge in chocolate-frosted cookies with a marshmallow center made easier with cookie mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
2/3 cup chopped pecans
12 large marshmallows, cut in half
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water, egg and pecans until soft dough forms.
  • On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 7 minutes. Remove from oven; immediately press marshmallow half lightly, cut side down, on top of cookie. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or just until marshmallows begin to soften. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart nonstick saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Add whipping cream, butter and vanilla; blend well. Stir in powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Spread frosting over each cooled cookie, covering marshmallow. Let stand until frosting is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

LOW-CAL DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PILLOWS



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Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup turbinado sugar
1/3 cup grain-sweetened chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line 2 cookie trays with wax paper. In a large bowl, sift together the first five ingredients. Mix in the chocolate chips evenly distributing. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the oil and extract. Add in the pumpkin and sugar and mix until all is dissolved. Pour the wet into the dry and fold together until fully incorporated(batter will be very thick). Scoop into 24 mounds, flatten, and bake for 10-12 minutes, until puffed and firm to the touch.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIE PILLOWS



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (20 ounce) package double chocolate brownie mix (we tested with Ghirardelli)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups semisweet chocolate morsels

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions in an 8" square pan. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut brownies into 3 dozen squares. Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add brown sugar, beating until smooth. Add eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla, beating until blended. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture, beating just until blended after each addition. Stir in chocolate morsels. Cover and chill dough 1 hour. Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees For each cookie, scoop a level 1/2 cup dough onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets; place cookies 3" apart. Using your fingers, make an indentation in mound of dough; place 1 brownie square in center. Press chocolate chip dough around brownie, reshaping dough to form a ball. Repeat procedure with remaining dough and 10 brownie squares, placing no more than 6 cookies on a baking sheet. Chill 15 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned and cookies look set. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets; remove to wire racks, and cool completely. Yield: 11 jumbo cookies. Note: This recipe uses only a portion of the baked brownies. Enjoy remaining brownies, or freeze for later use.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality chocolate that contains at least 70% cocoa solids.
  • To make sure the chocolate pillows are smooth and creamy, melt the chocolate slowly and stir it constantly.
  • Don't overfill the chocolate pillows, or they will burst when you fry them.
  • Be careful when frying the chocolate pillows, as they can burn easily.
  • Serve the chocolate pillows immediately after frying, while they are still warm and gooey.

Conclusion:

Chocolate pillows are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a crispy outer shell and a warm, gooey center, these chocolate treats are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give chocolate pillows a try!

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