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    Home ยป Desserts ยป Cookies

    Sโ€™mores Cookies

    July 21, 2022 By Sam 146 Comments

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    collage of two images of smores cookies, the top being a close-up of a single cookie and the bottom being an overhead view of many cookies

    These Sโ€™mores Cookies are the perfect way to get your sโ€™mores fix without a campfire. Theyโ€™ve got all the components of the classic treat: gooey marshmallow, milk chocolate bars, and a graham cracker base. NO chilling required! Recipe includes a how-to video.

    pile of cookies topped with marshmallows and broken chocolate pieces

    The Perfect Summer Cookie

    My Sโ€™mores cookies recipe transforms the quintessential campfire-side treat into a simple, irresistible cookie that tackles all of your sโ€™mores cravings.

    Theyโ€™re soft and chewy and loaded with all the classics: graham crackers (more specifically, graham cracker crumbs), melty milk chocolate bars, and, of course, marshmallows. Theyโ€™re super simple to make, and they allow you to enjoy all the flavors of sโ€™mores, no campfire required.

    overhead view of smores cookies topped with chocolate and marshmallows

    These sโ€™mores cookies are:

    • Quickโ€“just 20 minutes to prep!
    • Easy to make with NO chilling
    • Perfectly summer-y and such a crowd pleaser
    • Great for times when a campfire simply isnโ€™t possible

    What You Need

    overhead view of ingredients including graham cracker crumbs, hershey bars, marshmallows, flour, and more

    Here are the key ingredients you need to make these sโ€™mores cookies:

    • Unsalted butter. Using softened butter means this cookie dough can go right in the oven without chilling firstโ€“yay!
    • Graham cracker crumbs. You can use the pre-ground crackers, or you can pulverize them yourself. I experimented with adding larger pieces of crackers, but found they became too stale/soft, so stick with the crumbs!
    • Cornstarch. I love using this in my cookies to prevent them from spreading too much. It also ensures that your sโ€™mores cookies will be chewy, not cakey.
    • Mini marshmallows. Weโ€™ll add some in the dough and reserve the rest for topping the cookies after theyโ€™re baked.
    • Chocolate. I use a combination of milk chocolate chips and chopped milk chocolate bars, but you can use all of one type if you like. Remember to save a handful of the chopped bars for topping the cookies after they come out of the oven!

    SAMโ€™S TIP: Donโ€™t add all of your dry ingredients at once! Instead, add them in 3-4 parts. This will make your sโ€™mores cookie dough much more manageable and keep it from becoming dry, crumbly, and difficult to stir.

    Remember, this is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!

    How to Make Sโ€™mores Cookies

    collage of four photos showing cookie dough being prepared with marshmallows and milk chocolate
    1. Cream together the butter and sugars.
    2. Stir in the eggs and vanilla.
    3. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then gradually add them to the wet ingredients.
    4. Stir in the add-ins until theyโ€™re evenly incorporated.
    collage of two photos showing cookie dough balls being rolled and topped with mini marshmallows after baking
    1. Scoop dough into balls, making sure to cover any exposed marshmallows with dough.
    2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, let cool for 1 minute, then press additional mini marshmallows and chocolate bits on top.

    SAMโ€™S TIP: If you see any marshmallows sticking out of your cookie dough balls after rolling, try to cover them up with dough. Otherwise, the marshmallow will leak out of the cookie and make a mess. A little bit of melty messy marshmallow can be charming, but letโ€™s limit it. If some marshmallow does leak out of your sโ€™mores cookies after baking, you can use the back of a spoon to try and nudge it back in.

    cross section of a cookie made with chocolate pieces and marshmallows

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can sโ€™mores cookies be frozen?

    Yes! You can freeze the dough before baking or freeze the baked cookies. Just make sure to wrap them well and store them in an airtight container.

    What if I only have salted butter?

    You can use salted butter if thatโ€™s all you have on hand; simply leave out the additional salt in the recipe. I do have a post on using salted vs. unsalted butter, if youโ€™d like to learn more about how to substitute one for the other.

    Why are my sโ€™mores cookies spreading too much?

    This can happen if your butter is too soft or if you donโ€™t have enough flour in your cookies. Make sure you know how to measure flour properly, as many people simply scoop a measuring cup straight into the flour (please donโ€™t do this!). If you think your butter is too soft, pop your dough in the fridge for a few minutes before scooping and rolling. Also, never put cookie dough on a warm cookie sheet; this also can cause your cookies to spread.

    If you like these sโ€™mores cookies, be sure to give my chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter smoreโ€™s cookie bars a try!

    Enjoy!

    Letโ€™s bake together! Iโ€™ll be walking you through all the steps in my written recipe and video below! If you try this recipe, be sure to tag me on Instagram, and you can also find me on YouTube and Facebook

    close-up view of smores cookies topped with chocolate and marshmallows

    Sโ€™mores Cookies

    These s'mores cookies are the perfect way to get your s'mores fix without a campfire. They've got all the components of the classic treat: gooey marshmallow, milk chocolate bars, and a graham cracker base. NO chilling required!
    Recipe includes a how-to video.
    4.78 from 44 votes
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    Course: cookie, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 268kcal
    Author: Sam Merritt

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter softened
    • ยพ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
    • ยพ cup (150 g) light brown sugar firmly packed
    • 2 large eggs
    • ยฝ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 โ…“ cups (290 g) all-purpose flour
    • 1 ยผ cups (125 g) graham cracker crumbs
    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
    • ยฝ teaspoon table salt
    • 2 cups (80 g) mini marshmallows divided, see note
    • 1 cup (170 g) milk chocolate chips
    • 5-6 oz (140-170 g) coarsely chopped milk chocolate bars

    Recommended Equipment

    • Baking sheet
    • Mixing bowls
    • 1 ยฝ Tablespoon cookie scoop
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Combine butter and sugars in a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment) and use an electric mixer to beat on medium speed until light and creamy.
      1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, ยพ cup (150 g) granulated sugar, ยพ cup (150 g) light brown sugar
    • Add eggs and vanilla extract and stir into batter until completely combined.
      2 large eggs, ยฝ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, graham cracker crumbs, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
      2 โ…“ cups (290 g) all-purpose flour, 1 ยผ cups (125 g) graham cracker crumbs, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ยฝ teaspoon baking soda, ยฝ teaspoon table salt
    • With mixer on medium-low speed, gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture just until completely combined.
    • Add 1 cup (40g) mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and chocolate bars and use a spatula to stir until ingredients are well incorporated.
      2 cups (80 g) mini marshmallows, 1 cup (170 g) milk chocolate chips, 5-6 oz (140-170 g) coarsely chopped milk chocolate bars
    • Scoop dough by heaping 1 ยฝ Tablespoon-sized ball and drop on prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 2โ€ apart. For more uniform/round cookies, briefly roll dough between your palms to make a smooth ball before placing on cookie sheet. Any exposed marshmallows will melt onto the tray, this is fine (and why we line the tray with parchment paper) but to help keep the marshmallows in the cookie, try to tuck any exposed pieces of marshmallow into the dough.
    • Transfer cookies to center rack of 350F (175C) oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. While cookies are baking, use a knife to cut the remaining 1 cup (40g) marshmallows in half crosswise.
    • Within 1 minute of the cookies being removed from the oven, gently press marshmallow halves into the surface of the cookies.
    • Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.

    Notes

    Marshmallows

    If you can find the super miniature marshmallows (the tiny kind you use in hot chocolate) you can substitute these instead. Use 1-1 ยฝ cup and stir them all into the dough.

    Chocolate

    Instead of a mix of chips and chocolate bars, you could use 2 cups (340g) milk chocolate chips or 12 oz of coarsely chopped milk chocolate candy bars.

    Storing

    Store sโ€™mores cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days. Exposed marshmallows that have been pressed onto the surface may begin to feel a bit stale after 24 hours (if this happens they will be easy to remove/discard).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.

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      Comments

      1. Tracy

        January 10, 2024 at 9:09 pm

        5 stars
        Oh, so good!! These may be better than than regular chocolate chip cookies. I didnโ€™t have any chocolate bars on hand, so I just used chocolate chips with marshmallow bits. So, so yummy and super easy to make. A definite keeper. Thanks, Sam!

        Reply
        • Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

          January 11, 2024 at 12:13 pm

          So glad you enjoyed, Tracy! ๐Ÿ’œ

          Reply
      2. Sarah

        September 28, 2022 at 4:43 pm

        5 stars
        Absolutely loved these. Used 1 1/2 cups of the tiny hot chocolate marshmallows like you mentioned instead of the regular miniature marshmallows and did not have any issues baking at all! Itโ€™s what I had and worked perfectly. I also used a little less than 2 cups of choc chips instead of choc bar. Delicious and super cute-no melting issues. Topping with a few of the cut-up marshmallows after would also be fun in future which I might do if I have some sitting around to use up.
        Winner of a recipe-definitely a keeper. Thanks, Sam!

        Reply
        • Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

          September 29, 2022 at 9:26 am

          Wonderful! Thanks so much for letting us know how you liked the cookies Sarah ๐Ÿ˜Š

          Reply
          • Esther

            April 19, 2023 at 5:57 pm

            5 stars
            Wow, I love this so much! I โค Sโ€™mores, so this recipe is PERFECT!!!

      3. Jen

        September 25, 2022 at 11:13 pm

        5 stars
        All I can say is amazing!! I did struggle a little with some spreading due to the marshmallows while others looked perfect. I will keep trying to make them look pretty. But they all tasted fantastic. Thank you Sam for another great recipe!!

        Reply
        • Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

          September 26, 2022 at 11:12 am

          They do take a little bit of handling to get just rightโ€“so glad they were tasty though! Enjoy โค๏ธ

          Reply
      4. Lisa

        August 06, 2022 at 12:32 pm

        5 stars
        Amazing cookies. Before you double the recipe like I did make sure you make 1 batch first. I ended up with 87 cookies. No regrets from me though

        Reply
      5. Maria

        August 02, 2022 at 9:10 am

        5 stars
        These cookies were delicious. Made them twice in two weeks. I used mini semisweet chips and i didnt end up using the extra marshmallows on top after taking out if the oven. Plan on making them again for the next few cookouts im going to. My new favorite cookie!

        Reply
        • Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

          August 02, 2022 at 9:39 am

          Weโ€™re so happy you love them so much, Maria! Thanks for commenting ๐Ÿฅฐ

          Reply
      6. Sue

        November 28, 2021 at 7:31 pm

        Before baking the cookies, can you freeze the dough?

        Reply
        • Sam

          November 28, 2021 at 9:51 pm

          Hi Sue! You should be able to freeze the dough without issue. ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
      7. Tara

        July 11, 2021 at 6:10 pm

        5 stars
        So delicious! I subbed a chopped Heath bar for the milk chocolate bar and its so tasty I canโ€™t stop eating them. Thank you!!

        Reply
        • Sam

          July 11, 2021 at 9:46 pm

          Iโ€™m so glad you enjoyed them so much, Tara! ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
      8. Nita

        June 05, 2021 at 8:19 am

        After baking the Sโ€™mores cookies.. can they be frozen??

        Reply
        • Sam

          June 05, 2021 at 2:04 pm

          Hi Nita! Yes they can be. Wrap them in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container for several months. Enjoy!

          Reply
      9. YUM!

        February 27, 2021 at 2:46 pm

        5 stars
        They are so delicious!

        Reply
      10. Sabra

        February 07, 2021 at 12:28 am

        5 stars
        These cookies turned out GREAT! Will definitely be making again!

        Reply
        • Sam

          February 07, 2021 at 10:30 am

          Iโ€™m so glad you enjoyed, Sabra! Thank you so much for commenting ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
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