The Best S’mores Cookies: Goey Marshmallow Magic

Get ready for a taste of nostalgia with a delightful twist! Imagine the campfire classic s'mores transformed into giant, thick cookies studded with chocolate chunks, marshmallows, and layers of graham cracker crumbles throughout. These S'mores Cookies are a sweet fusion of cookie and campfire treat, and they're sure to bring a smile to your face.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), cold and cubed

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 2 eggs, cold

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (finely processed)

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks

• 1/2 cup crumbled graham cracker pieces (crush graham crackers into smaller crumbles, then measure out 1/2 cup)

• 2/3 cup whole mini marshmallows

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prep:

Preheat the oven to 410 degrees (traditional bake & yes, that temp is correct!). Prepare two large aluminum cookie sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.

2. Mixing the Dough:

In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, whip up the butter until it's light and fluffy. Add in the sugars and cream together for 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

3. Flavor and Texture:

Add in vanilla and then one egg at a time (whipping up between additions). Add in the flour, graham cracker crumbs, salt, and baking soda. Pulse until just combined (don't overmix!).

4. S'mores Transformation:

Either on the lowest speed possible or by hand stirring, add in the rest of the ingredients (chips, chunks, grahams, and mallows).

5. Get Ready to Bake:

Split the dough in half, and then each half into 4 balls. Place 4 cookie dough balls the size of baseballs onto each cookie sheet (8 cookie dough balls total – yes, they're huge cookie dough spheres!). Press on chocolate chips for presentation, if desired. I prefer to make my cookies on the smaller side so you can eat a few and not feel as guilty. I also add a marshmallow to the top of each cookie, but do so with caution as they will caramelize and melt onto the pan which can make a mess.

6. Bake and Cool:

Bake for 9 minutes. They should be mounded and toasty on the outside, but gooey on the inside. KEEP THEM ON THE PAN for 5 minutes to continue baking, pressing in the edges where needed to keep their circular shape around the sides, and then transfer them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Conclusion:

The Best S'mores Cookies are a delightful twist on a campfire favorite, packed into a giant, gooey cookie. The combination of chocolate chunks, marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbles offers a taste of nostalgia that's hard to resist. Whether you're enjoying these cookies by the campfire or simply as a sweet treat, they're bound to satisfy your cravings and create delicious memories. The original recipe this comes from is featured on the Baking With Blondie blog which can be viewed here.