Description
Campfire-inspired s’mores cookie bars combine graham cracker crust, rich chocolate, and toasted marshmallows for a nostalgic treat that brings summer memories right to your kitchen. Grab a plate and savor each gooey, chocolatey bite of this classic American dessert that feels like a warm hug from childhood.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Sweet and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chocolate squares
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Stabilizers and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Cream 1 cup softened butter with 1 cup brown sugar and 1 cup granulated sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing until fully blended.
- Whisk 3 cups all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon baking soda and ½ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, ensuring no flour pockets remain.
- Gently mix in 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup graham cracker crumbs until evenly distributed.
- Spread half the cookie dough across the prepared pan, creating an even base layer.
- Arrange 1 cup mini marshmallows and ½ cup chocolate squares over the first dough layer.
- Carefully cover the marshmallow and chocolate layer with remaining cookie dough, sealing the ingredients underneath.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and edges look slightly crisp.
- Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Graham cracker crumbs add authentic s’mores flavor and help create a sandy, textured base for your bars.
- Softened butter blends more smoothly and creates a more consistent cookie dough texture.
- For gluten-free options, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend and use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Let the bars cool completely to help them set and make cutting cleaner, preventing marshmallows from stretching when sliced.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 316 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg