S’mores Cookie Bars
Get ready for the ULTIMATE summer treat! These S’mores Cookie Bars combine the gooey goodness of s’mores with the chewy perfection of a cookie. Prepare to share… if you can resist eating them all yourself!
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 14 full sheets, finely crushed)
For the S’mores Layer:
1 (10-12 oz) package milk chocolate bars, broken into squares (Hershey’s or similar)
2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions:
1. Get Started: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
6. Add Graham Cracker Crumbs: Stir in the graham cracker crumbs until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
7. Press Half the Dough: Press half of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
8. Bake the Base: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the center is set.
9. Add Chocolate and Marshmallows: Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate squares evenly over the warm cookie base. Then, cover the chocolate with the mini marshmallows.
10. Dollop the remaining Dough: Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the marshmallows.
11. Broil and Chill: Place the pan back in the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes, watching VERY carefully, until the marshmallows are golden brown and toasted. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Then, chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the chocolate and marshmallows to set.
12. Cut and Serve: Once chilled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy the gooey, chocolatey, marshmallowy goodness!
13. Storage: Store leftover S’mores Cookie Bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 22 minutes | Total Time: 4 hours 47 minutes (including chilling time)
Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 16 servings