S’mores Cookie Bars
S’mores Cookie Bars combine graham cracker cookie dough, marshmallow creme, and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 heaping cup marshmallow creme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes until light and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Press approximately two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Spread the marshmallow creme over the dough layer.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly across the marshmallow layer.
- Flatten pieces of the remaining dough and place them over the chocolate chips. Some chocolate and marshmallow will remain visible.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the top is lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
- Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Both light and dark brown sugar work well.
- Graham cracker crumbs can be homemade or store-bought.
- For extra chocolate flavor, mix milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Marshmallow creme creates a smoother texture than regular marshmallows.