S’mores Cookies — 🍪 🙌🏻 🎉 These SOFT and CHEWY cookies are loaded with chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers!! The best s’mores you’ll ever eat and no campfire required! Kids and adults alike LOVE these amazing cookies!
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I love s’mores, but like most busy adults I don’t frequently find myself just hanging around campfires and roasting marshmallows over an open flame. The last time that happened was probably 1987 and I was a Girl Scout.
Which is why these s’mores cookies are a beautiful thing. They bring the taste of s’mores indoors via soft, tender, chewy chocolate chip cookies.
I adapted my favorite chocolate chip cookie base because the cookies turn out exceedingly soft, every time. I added crushed graham crackers, mini marshmallow bits, and chocolate chips. The result is nothing short of the gooey, chewy, moist, chocolaty heaven.
They’re enough to make the Brownie Scouts jealous that they have to stand around swatting bugs and getting stinky hair for their s’mores.
The graham crackers soften slightly while baking, but retain some crunch, which is a perfect contrast to the the little marshmallow bits that stay chewy.
There’s an abundance of chocolate in every bite because s’mores aren’t good unless there’s chocolate coating your fingernails and dripping all over. Keep the napkins handy.
Ingredients in S’mores Cookies
To make these s’mores chocolate chip cookies, you’ll need:
- Unsalted butter
- Light brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Cornstarch
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Graham crackers
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips (milk chocolate chips work too)
- Marshmallow bits
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make S’mores Cookies
Making s’mores cookies with actual graham crackers is very easy. Here are the basic steps:
- Add the butter, sugars, egg and vanilla to a stand mixer and beat until light and fluffy (this will take a few minutes!).
- Add in the dry ingredients and beat just until mixed.
- Then, fold in the graham crackers, chocolate chips, and marshmallows.
- Scoop the cookie dough into balls and set on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Once the dough has chilled, place the cookie dough balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake until the edges have set and the tops are just beginning to set, even if slightly undercooked, pale and glossy in the center.
Cookie FAQs
Yes, you MUST chill the cookie dough prior to baking it. Do not bake with warm dough because cookies will spread and bake thinner and flatter.
Whenever I post a s’mores dessert recipe, I usually have readers from outside the US say they can’t find graham crackers where they live. If that’s the case for you, I recommend using another lightly sweetened cracker or cookie in place of the graham crackers. I think plain digestive biscuits would work well here, but let me know what you wind up using!
However, please make these s’mores cookies with graham crackers if possible. That will deliver the most authentic s’mores flavor.
I used Kraft Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits, rather than actual marshmallows, because they survive the baking process better. The bits are sold in the baking aisle of most grocery stores or Target, but if you can’t find them, use regular mini marshmallows.
Technically yes, but the cookies won’t be nearly as soft and pillowy without it. Cornstarch cookies are some of my favorites because they bake up soft and chewy every time!
I used the classic s’mores mix-ins to make this cookie recipe, but you’re welcome to add additional mix-ins if desired. I imagine shredded coconut and chopped nuts would pair nicely with the marshmallows, chocolate chips, and graham crackers!
I used semi-sweet chocolate chips to make this recipe super easy to throw together, but you can substitute 12 ounces of Hershey’s bars that have been chopped up. Using Hershey’s bars would give these cookies an even more authentic s’mores flavor.
Storage Instructions
Store cookies airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Alternatively, unbaked cookie dough can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, so consider baking only as many cookies as desired and save the remaining dough to be baked in the future when desired.
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Soft and Chewy Smores Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch salt, optional and to taste
- 1 cup coarsely chopped graham crackers, about 4 full-size cracker sheets
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, (12 ounce bag)
- 1 ¼ cups marshmallow bits
Instructions
- To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugars, egg, vanilla, and beat on medium-high speed until well-creamed, light and fluffy, about 5 minutes (or use a hand mixer and beat for at least 7 minutes).
- Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, optional salt, and mix until just combined, about 1 minute.
- Add the graham crackers, chocolate chips, marshmallows and beat momentarily to incorporate, less than 1 minute, or fold in by hand.
- Using a medium 2-inch cookie scoop, form heaping two tablespoon mounds (I made 26). Place mounds on a large plate, flatten mounds slightly with your palm, cover with plasticwrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 5 days, before baking. Do not bake with warm dough because cookies will spread and bake thinner and flatter.
- Preheat oven to 350F, line a baking sheet with a Silpat or spray with cooking spray. Place mounds on baking sheet, spaced at least 2 inches apart (I bake 8 cookies per sheet).
- Bake for 8 minutes, or until edges have set and tops are just beginning to set, even if slightly undercooked, pale and glossy in the center. Do not bake longer than 9 minutes if you want ooey-gooey Smores-like cookies because they firm up as they cool (The cookies shown in the photos were baked with dough that had been chilled overnight, allowed to come to room temp for 15 minutes, and were baked for 8 minutes, with trays rotated at the 4-minute mark. They have chewy edges with soft, pillowy, gooey centers).
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before removing and transferring to a rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- Store cookies airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Alternatively, unbaked cookie dough can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, so consider baking only as many cookies as desired and save the remaining dough to be baked in the future when desired.
- Dough base adapted from Twix Bar Chocolate Chip Cookies, Soft and Chewy M&M’s Cookies, Soft and Chewy Snickers Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Chocolate Chip and Chunk Cookies.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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That melty chocolate…it’s making me weak in the knees!
These look like heaven in a cookie! thanks for the recipe! :)
I love that we both made s’mores cookies and I LOOOVE your version too!! genius putting graham crackers in your chocolate chip cookies!!
have fun with the new camera!!
Thanks, Cheryl! And I love that you used big marshmallows – talk about gooey perfection :)
Yum! Can’t wait to try these!
I’ve never been a big s’mores fan, just because i really don’t like marshmallows… but i’m pretty sure you’ve just converted me!
I too haven’t had s’mores since my Girl Scout days. These cookies sound wonderful! More portable s’mores :)
So sorry about your camera :(
Thanks Liz, but in the end, new camera is more amazing so…it all worked out :)
Oh my goodness the chocolate melting in these makes my mouth water xx
I am kind of dying over all that gooey chocolate!
hmmmm seems to me you were just looking for an excuse to make those cookies again … i certainly would be. Exciting that you have a new camera, though!!
What’s not to love about a smore in a cookie form. I could eat all of these and want more..You are tempting me to go make them. Really like how you’ve clicked the pictures too.
I was just talking about smores with my Husband yesterday and talked about how we need to make some. Well I think when the weather cools a bit I’m going to make your cookies for my Husband. He will love them. Hopefully by mid week, it will cool a bit. Thank you for the beautiful recipe!
How did I miss your post this morning!?! I cannot believe I have not known about these cookies all day long! I am actually bummbed that I was not able to dream about the all day.
Oh my gosh, Averie they are beautiful. The photos are incredible and you have just convinced me it is time to UPGRADE! I need to shoot you an email first, but I am pretty sure the upgrade is happening soon.
Amazing cookies!! Amazing photos!
It’s b/c I didn’t have the post up at midnight like I normally do. I put it up about 8am pacific. I was going to wait til tonite like normal, and stay on my ‘schedule’ because I had just posted bread and was going to leave that up for 48 hrs, but between leaving bread or cookies up for a longer duration, cookies won …so I posted them early :)
And girl the camera. Wow. Between the mark ii and the mark iii – it’s just LIGHT YEARS better. I shot my cookbooks with the mark ii and it’s a wonderful machine but after just 3 days with the mark iii, I can tell you, it’s worth every penny. I will be learning it, and learning about it, and discovering new things about it, for year(s) to come!
I might have s ‘mores once a year at a fall party–we aren ‘t around campfires much otherwise, so a cookie version is the perfect solution! I didn’t realize there were marshmallow bits for baking– thanks for a great tip and I’ll have to look for them. Sorry to hear your camera conked out. Replacing bigger ticket items hardly ever happens at a convenient time, but I admire your persistence in getting your post done and sharing this recipe–they look so good with all that chocolate oozing out!
I know you had your oven recently. And you’re right, it’s never convenient but it just has to happen on some things!
The m’mallow bits are great! All the flavor, none of the huge gooey mess. I love that you have a sort of ‘annual’ smores party. More than I do!
We love our s’mores ’round these parts. lol Even been known to roast marshmallows over the gas stove if it’s raining outside. :D These look amazing and will definitely have to try them. I found my mallow bits in the coffee aisle just in case someone has a hard time finding them. They were by the hot chocolate. Thanks for these!
Groc stores are so funny the way they merchandise things some times! One of my stores keeps the molasses in the baking aisle, another one keeps it by ketchup, and another one keeps it by pancake syrup!
I’m sorry your camera died :( But… I have to say, the 5D Mark III is awesome! Just upgraded to it a couple of months ago. :)
PS: These cookies….wow! Must try!
The camera – congrats on yours! And wow, between the mark ii and the mark iii – it’s just LIGHT YEARS better. I shot my cookbooks with the mark ii and it’s a wonderful machine but after just 3 days with the mark iii, I can tell you, it’s worth every penny. I will be learning it, and learning about it, and discovering new things about it, for year(s) to come! That’s so great you have it already!
OH……LORD
Averie…I love s’mores…and these cookies…just….
I’m so happy right now. Just looking at these pictures. Goodness knows the happiness I would find if I ate such pieces of heaven
They are so good Kayle! One of my fave cookies of 2013 for sure!