The Best s’mores cookie bars Recipe
These s’mores cookie bars combine the classic campfire treat into a deliciously chewy and gooey dessert. Layers of rich cookie dough, melted Hershey chocolate bars, and fluffy marshmallow fluff create a perfect harmony of textures and flavors, making these bars a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 flour
- 1/2 cup Graham crackers, finely crushed (about 3.5 sheets)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 3/4 tsp Baking soda
Fillings
- 5 standard Hershey bars
- 1 1/2 cup Marshmallow fluff
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing again until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add in the all-purpose flour, finely crushed graham crackers, salt, and baking soda. Mix just until the flour mixture is fully incorporated and no streaks remain in the dough.
- Form Base Layer: Press half of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Carefully remove the parchment with the dough from the pan and place it in the freezer to chill. Re-line the pan with fresh parchment paper.
- Add Chocolate and Marshmallow Layers: Break the Hershey bars into pieces and spread them evenly over the chilled cookie dough layer. Then, spread the marshmallow fluff evenly on top of the chocolate bars.
- Top with Remaining Dough: Remove the second half of the dough from the freezer and gently flip it on top of the marshmallow layer, working carefully to keep the dough layer intact.
- Bake: Bake the assembled s’mores cookie bars in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to preserve the layers and achieve clean, beautiful cross-sections.
Notes
- For easier spreading, slightly warm the marshmallow fluff.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease removal from the pan.
- Ensure the dough is chilled to prevent tearing when flipping over the marshmallow layer.
- Let the bars cool fully before cutting to avoid messy slices.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 2x2 inch)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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