Description
These S’mores Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic campfire treat. A buttery graham cracker cookie base is layered with sweet marshmallow creme and chocolate chips, creating a gooey and irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Layers:
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 cup (120g) graham cracker crumbs (about 8 full-sheet graham crackers)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Layers:
- 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 heaping cup marshmallow creme (store-bought “Fluff” or 1/2 recipe of homemade marshmallow creme)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Layer the bars: Press 2/3 of the dough into the pan. Top with marshmallow creme, chocolate chips, and remaining dough pieces.
- Bake and cool: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Serve: Lift the bars out using the parchment paper, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize these bars by adding nuts, coconut, or other mix-ins to the layers.
- For easier slicing, chill the bars in the refrigerator before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: S'mores, Cookie Bars, Dessert, Marshmallow, Chocolate
