S’mores Cookies

These gooey s’mores cookies are filled with crushed graham crackers, a delicious chocolate center, and topped with a toasted marshmallow.

This easy recipe is a great way to elevate the classic chocolate chip cookie!

While you’re here, be sure to check out my Mint Chocolate Cookies, Chocolate Shortbread Sandwich Cookies, Oatmeal Cream Pies, as well as my Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies recipe.

THE BEST EASY S’MORES COOKIE RECIPE

My s’mores cookies are the perfect summer treat. This recipe is inspired by warm summer evenings spent roasting marshmallows around a campfire. No campfire? No problem! All you need to achieve the perfect gooey s’mores cookies is a stand or handheld mixer and an oven. You may even already have most of the ingredients! The best part about this recipe is that it can be made in only 30 minutes.

INGREDIENTS FOR S’MORES COOKIES

Butter – I always bake with unsalted butter and add the salt in separately for more control of the flavor.

Granulated sugar & brown sugar – The combination of sugars results in a cookie that is soft and chewy on the inside, and crunchy on the outside.

Egg – 1 large egg was used for this recipe.

Vanilla – Although a bit more pricey, I always use pure vanilla extract. I personally can taste a big difference when imitation vanilla is used.

Baking soda & hot water – Dissolving baking soda in hot water helps the baking soda to be distributed evenly throughout the dough.

Salt – Balances the sweetness of the cookie.

Flour – I used all-purpose flour for this recipe.

Graham crackers – I personally prefer the honey graham crackers since that’s what I remember making s’mores with when I was young- but plain graham crackers will work too.

Chocolate – I used a milk chocolate bar broken into pieces because I found it easier to stuff the cookies with a thicker piece of chocolate. Feel free to use whichever type of chocolate you prefer!

Marshmallows – I used a regular marshmallow on top of each cookie because I really wanted to recreate the experience of biting into a s’more. I tested mini marshmallows and they just didn’t do it for me!

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST S’MORES COOKIES

1. Cream the butter and sugars together using a stand or handheld mixer.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
3. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water and add to the dough.
4. Add the salt and flour and mix until just combined, then add in the graham cracker pieces.
5. Preheat the oven to 350F. Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet. Make an indent in each dough ball and place the chocolate pieces inside. Gently cover with dough so the chocolate doesn’t leak out when baking.
6. Preheat the oven to 350F and bake for 5 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and place a marshmallow on top of each cookie. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and gently press the marshmallows down so they are flattened over the cookies.
9. Broil the cookies for about 1 minute- watch them closely! We just want the marshmallows to brown but they will burn quickly if you are not keeping an eye on them.

Let the cookies cool and set for about 5 minutes. They are best enjoyed freshly from the oven when the marshmallow is gooey and the chocolate is melty! They can be stored for up to a week on the counter or up to several months in the freezer. If freezing, place the cooled cookies in a plastic bag. Reheat for about 30 seconds in the microwave and they taste like they just came out of the oven!

S’mores Cookies

5 from 2 votes

Recipe by Abbey

Servings

10

cookies

Total time

30

minutes

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon hot water

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 4 graham crackers (roughly chopped)

• 1 chocolate bar, broken into pieces

• 10 marshmallows

Directions

• With a handheld or stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla.
• Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water and add to the batter.
• Add the salt and flour and mix until just combined, then mix in the graham cracker pieces.
• Preheat the oven to 350F and use an ice cream scoop to scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet.
  
• Make an indent in each dough ball and place the chocolate pieces inside. Press the dough around the chocolate so it doesn’t leak out.
• Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and place a marshmallow on top of each cookie. Return to the oven to bake for 5 more minutes. Remove from oven and gently flatten the marshmallows down.
• Broil for about a minute until the marshmallows are golden brown. Make sure to stay near the oven during this step- it happens quickly and these are easy to burn!