Description
These Cookie S’mores Bars are the ultimate easy dessert for anyone who loves gooey marshmallow, melted chocolate, buttery graham cracker crust, and soft chocolate chip cookie topping. This easy recipe is perfect for party food ideas, summer dessert ideas, bake sale treats, potluck desserts, after-school snacks, and family-friendly food ideas when you want all the flavor of classic s’mores without a campfire.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup marshmallow crème
1 cup mini marshmallows
2 tablespoons extra graham cracker crumbs, optional topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until evenly combined.
3. Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
4. Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then remove it from the oven.
5. Sprinkle chopped chocolate over the warm crust and let it soften slightly.
6. Spread marshmallow crème gently over the chocolate layer, then scatter mini marshmallows on top.
7. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
8. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
9. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, then mix until a soft cookie dough forms.
10. Fold in the chocolate chips.
11. Drop small pieces of cookie dough over the marshmallow layer, leaving a few small gaps.
12. Sprinkle extra graham cracker crumbs on top if using.
13. Bake for 24 to 28 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are set.
14. Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into bars.
Notes
Do not slice the bars while they are still warm. The chocolate and marshmallow layers need time to set, and cutting too early can make the bars messy instead of clean and layered.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Cookie S’mores Bars, s’mores bars, cookie bars, easy dessert, summer dessert, potluck dessert, bake sale treats, chocolate marshmallow bars