Description
Deliciously gooey S'mores cookie bars combining a buttery graham cracker cookie base with melted Hershey chocolate and fluffy marshmallow topping. These bars bake to golden perfection, capturing the classic campfire treat in an easy-to-make dessert perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened, salted or unsalted)
- 1/3 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup All-purpose (AP) flour
- 1/2 cup Graham crackers (finely crushed, about 3.5 sheets)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 3/4 tsp Baking soda
Filling & Topping
- 5 standard Hershey bars
- 1 1/2 cup Marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside to use later.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fully combined and fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well to incorporate.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, finely crushed graham cracker crumbs, salt, and baking soda. Mix gently just until the flour mixture disappears, being careful not to overmix.
- Create Cookie Layers: Press half of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Carefully remove the parchment paper with the dough on it from the pan and place it in the freezer. Re-line the pan with fresh parchment paper and press the remaining dough evenly into the pan.
- Assemble S'mores Layers: Break the Hershey bars into pieces and place them evenly over the dough layer in the pan. Spread the marshmallow fluff evenly over the chocolate bars. Then remove the chilled cookie dough layer from the freezer and gently flip it on top of the marshmallow layer, taking care to keep it intact.
- Bake: Place the assembled cookie bars in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing. This ensures clean slices and perfect layers reminiscent of classic s'mores.
Notes
- Freezing the cookie dough layer before assembling helps maintain distinct layers and prevents mixing during flipping.
- You can use either salted or unsalted butter; adjust salt in the recipe accordingly.
- For easier slicing, refrigerate the bars briefly after cooling.
- Substitute Hershey bars with your favorite chocolate for a different flavor twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
