Description
Indulgent s’mores cookie bars bring campfire magic right to your kitchen, blending graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow into one irresistible treat. Sweet memories melt together in each delectable bite, inviting you to savor summer’s favorite flavor combination.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 heaping cup marshmallow creme
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Baking and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (177C), positioning the rack in the center. Prepare an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the edges for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar using a mixer on medium-high speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well blended. Scrape down the bowl’s sides to ensure even mixing.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt to distribute dry ingredients evenly.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to create a graham-flavored cookie dough.
- Press approximately two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan, creating an even, smooth base layer.
- Carefully spread marshmallow creme over the dough, using a spatula to distribute it evenly despite its sticky nature.
- Generously sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips across the marshmallow layer, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Flatten the remaining dough and layer it over the chocolate chips, allowing some chocolate and marshmallow to peek through.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top turns light golden brown and the edges begin to crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pan to cool completely on a wire rack, which helps set the bars and make cutting easier.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang, slice into squares, and serve. Store covered at room temperature for up to one week, if they last that long!
Notes
- Customize graham cracker crumbs by using gluten-free varieties for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delectable bars.
- Keep marshmallow creme from sticking by lightly greasing your spreading utensil with cooking spray, making the layering process smoother and less frustrating.
- Prevent over-browning by tenting the bars with aluminum foil midway through baking if the top starts turning too dark, maintaining that perfect golden hue.
- Elevate the recipe by experimenting with different chocolate variations like dark chocolate chips or adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a gourmet twist that enhances the classic s’mores flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg