S’mores Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic campfire treat, transforming the beloved combination of toasted marshmallows, melted chocolate, and crisp graham crackers into a perfectly baked, portable dessert. This recipe creates incredibly chewy and gooey chocolate chip cookies, generously loaded with crunchy graham cracker pieces, fluffy mini marshmallows, and rich semi-sweet chocolate chips. What makes these cookies truly stand out is the secret ingredient in the dough: a blend of marshmallow creme and creamy cookie butter, intensifying that authentic s’mores flavor in every bite. Best of all, this easy recipe brings the taste of a summer bonfire right into your kitchen in less than 30 minutes!

Why You’ll Love This S’mores Cookie Recipe

These homemade S’mores Cookies aren’t just another dessert; they’re an experience waiting to happen. Here’s why you’ll find yourself making them again and again:

• Effortless Summer Nostalgia: This recipe offers an incredibly easy summer dessert solution, perfectly capturing the essence of camping trips and warm evenings by the fire. You can enjoy that beloved outdoor flavor without ever leaving your kitchen. It’s the ultimate hassle-free way to bring the spirit of summer into your home, any time of year.
• Enhanced Graham Cracker and Marshmallow Flavor: We’ve elevated the classic s’mores profile by incorporating not one, but two sources of graham cracker goodness – actual crushed graham crackers and the creamy richness of cookie butter. Combined with both mini marshmallows and marshmallow creme, you get an unparalleled depth of flavor and that signature gooey texture, ensuring a truly decadent marshmallow chocolate chip cookie.
• Year-Round Campfire Convenience: Say goodbye to the need for a bonfire to enjoy your favorite s’mores flavors! This recipe allows you to indulge in the classic combination of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker whenever the craving strikes, regardless of the weather or season. It’s the perfect treat for a cozy night in or a spontaneous gathering.
• Perfect for Creative Desserts: Beyond being delicious on their own, these S’mores Cookies are incredibly versatile. They make fantastic ice cream sandwiches – just add a generous scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream between two warm cookies for an unforgettable treat. The rich flavors and textures provide an excellent base for various dessert innovations.
• A Baked Favorite, Building on Beloved Classics: This recipe is a delightful evolution from our popular edible s’mores cookie dough and no-bake s’mores cookies. While those offer quick fixes, this baked version provides that perfectly crisp edge and tender center, offering a more traditional cookie experience. It’s also a simpler, more accessible take on our more intricate s’mores macarons, designed for widespread appeal and easier execution.

Essential S’mores Cookie Ingredients

Gathering the right ingredients is the first step to creating these incredibly delicious S’mores Cookies. You’ll find most of these staples readily available in your pantry or at your local grocery store, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable baking process.

Ingredient Notes for Perfect S’mores Cookies:

• Creamy Cookie Butter: This unique ingredient is the secret weapon for infusing every single bite of cookie dough with an unmistakable, rich graham cracker flavor. It adds an incredible depth that goes beyond just crushed crackers, making the “graham” element truly shine.
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: While traditional s’mores often feature milk chocolate, this recipe opts for semi-sweet chocolate chips. This choice helps to perfectly balance the overall sweetness of the other components, creating a more sophisticated and less cloying flavor profile. However, if you’re a purist or simply prefer a sweeter, more classic s’mores taste, feel free to substitute with milk chocolate chips or even chopped pieces of a Hershey’s chocolate bar for that authentic campfire vibe.
• Light Brown Sugar: The inclusion of light brown sugar is crucial, as it contributes significantly to the cookies’ extra flavor and their wonderfully chewy texture. The molasses in brown sugar also helps keep the cookies moist. For those who desire an even richer flavor and a slightly deeper color, dark brown sugar can be used as a simple and effective alternative.
• Graham Crackers: These are crushed into small, manageable pieces. They provide not only an essential layer of flavor but also a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft, gooey interior of the cookie, mimicking the texture of a real s’more.
• Mini Marshmallows and Marshmallow Creme: This dynamic duo ensures maximum marshmallow goodness. The mini marshmallows melt into pockets of pure gooey bliss, while the marshmallow creme, swirled into the dough, creates an incredibly soft, sweet, and irresistible marshmallow chocolate chip cookie texture that truly defines these s’mores cookies.

For a comprehensive overview of quantities and detailed measurements for each ingredient, please refer to the complete recipe card provided below.

S’mores Cookie Substitutions & Creative Variations

One of the best parts about baking is the flexibility to customize a recipe to your preferences! Here are some exciting ways to adapt these S’mores Cookies:

• Peanut Butter S’mores Twist: For a delightful nutty flavor, swap out the creamy cookie butter with an equal amount of creamy peanut butter. This creates a fantastic peanut butter s’mores experience, reminiscent of our mini peanut butter s’mores tartlets. The rich peanut butter pairs wonderfully with the chocolate and marshmallow, adding a new dimension to the classic.
• Chocolate Choices: While semi-sweet chips provide a balanced sweetness, don’t hesitate to experiment with different types of chocolate. Use milk chocolate chips for a sweeter, more traditional s’mores profile, or dark chocolate chips for a deeper, more intense cocoa flavor. For true authenticity, break up a classic Hershey’s chocolate bar into small pieces and incorporate them into the dough.
• Indulgent S’mores Cookie Sandwiches: Take these cookies to the next level by transforming them into decadent sandwiches.
  • Ice Cream Sandwiches: Press a generous scoop of your favorite vanilla (or even chocolate!) ice cream between two freshly baked, slightly cooled cookies. For an extra touch, roll the edges of the sandwich in mini chocolate chips or sprinkles.
  • Marshmallow Creme/Meringue Sandwiches: For an even more intense marshmallow experience, fill cooled cookies with a dollop of extra marshmallow creme or a fluffy meringue frosting. You can even torch the meringue lightly for that toasted marshmallow flavor!

Please note that this particular recipe has been meticulously tested with the original ingredients. While we encourage creativity, if you choose to make significant substitutions or add new ingredients, we kindly ask you to share your results in the comments below! Your feedback helps our baking community grow and discover new favorites.

How to Make Perfect S’mores Cookies: A Step-by-Step Guide

Baking these S’mores Cookies is a straightforward and rewarding process. Follow these simple steps to create a batch of irresistibly gooey treats:

Step 1: Prepare Dry Ingredients. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisking ensures that these dry ingredients are evenly distributed, which is essential for uniform leavening and flavor in your cookies. Set this mixture aside for now.

Step 2: Cream Wet Ingredients. In a separate, larger bowl (preferably using an electric mixer), cream together the softened unsalted butter, creamy cookie butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Beat these ingredients until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and noticeably pale in color. This process incorporates air, contributing to the cookies’ final texture. Next, beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry. Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or on low speed with your mixer until the flour streaks have just disappeared. Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies. The goal is to combine just enough for a cohesive dough.

Step 4: Fold in S’mores Goodies. With the base cookie dough ready, it’s time to incorporate all the signature s’mores elements. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, crushed graham cracker pieces, and mini marshmallows using a spatula. After these are distributed, lightly fold in the marshmallow creme. The goal here is to leave beautiful, inviting streaks of marshmallow creme throughout the dough, rather than fully incorporating it. This creates pockets of gooey marshmallow in the final baked cookie.

Step 5: Scoop and Arrange. Using a large cookie scoop (approximately 3 tablespoons capacity) for consistent sizing, place generous scoops of cookie dough onto a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Ensure there is at least 2 inches of space between each cookie dough ball to allow for spreading during baking. This prevents them from merging into one giant cookie.

Step 6: Bake to Golden Perfection. Bake the cookies in your preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 10-15 minutes. Keep a close eye on them; they are ready when the edges begin to turn a light golden brown, and the centers still look slightly soft and gooey. This ensures a perfectly chewy interior. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents sticking.

Expert Baking Tips for Ultimate S’mores Cookies

Achieving bakery-quality S’mores Cookies is simple with a few insider tips:

1. Always Line Your Baking Sheet: This tip is crucial for any cookie recipe, but especially vital for S’mores Cookies. The melting marshmallows and chocolate can become incredibly sticky. To prevent your delicious cookies from adhering to the pan, always line it with either parchment paper or a high-quality silicone baking mat. This ensures easy removal and perfect cookies every time.
2. Boost the Visual Appeal and Flavor: For an extra-special touch and to signal the delightful ingredients within, top your raw cookie dough balls with a few additional graham cracker pieces, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows just before baking. This not only makes the cookies visually appealing but also guarantees pockets of gooey goodness right on top.
3. Perfecting the Round Shape: Due to the luscious, melty marshmallows, your cookies might naturally spread or lose their perfectly round shape as they bake. Don’t worry, this is completely normal! If you desire a more uniform, perfectly circular cookie, you can gently push the edges back into place using the back of a spoon immediately after removing them from the oven while they are still warm and pliable. Another popular trick is to take a larger round cookie cutter or glass and “scoot” it around the warm cookie in a circular motion to reshape it, as demonstrated in this helpful TikTok video.
4. Room Temperature Ingredients are Key: Ensure your butter and egg are at room temperature. This allows them to cream together more smoothly, creating a light, airy base for your cookie dough that results in a more tender crumb.
5. Don’t Overmix the Dough: Once you add the dry ingredients to the wet, mix only until just combined. Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, leading to tough, dense cookies instead of soft, chewy ones.
6. Precision with a Kitchen Scale: For the most accurate and consistent results, especially with dry ingredients like flour, we highly recommend weighing them using a digital kitchen scale rather than relying solely on measuring cups. This eliminates variations due to packing density and ensures your cookies turn out perfectly every time.

Common Questions About S’mores Cookies

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions to help you master your S’mores Cookie baking:

Storage & Make-Ahead Tips for Your S’mores Cookies

Proper storage ensures your S’mores Cookies remain fresh and delicious for as long as possible. Here’s how to store them, plus tips for making them ahead of time:

Room Temperature Storage

Once completely cooled, these delightful s’mores cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For an extra touch of freshness and to maintain their wonderfully soft and chewy texture, place a slice of regular white bread in the container with them. The bread will absorb moisture and keep the cookies from drying out.

Freezing Baked Cookies

If you’ve baked a large batch or simply want to save some for later, cooled cookies can be stored in a freezer-safe airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 1 month. When you’re ready to enjoy, simply thaw them at room temperature for a few hours, or warm them slightly in the microwave for that fresh-from-the-oven gooeyness.

Freezing Cookie Dough for Later

As mentioned in our FAQs, you can freeze individual cookie dough balls for up to 2 weeks. When you’re ready to bake, there’s no need to thaw! Simply preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the frozen dough balls as usual, directly from the freezer. Just be aware that they may require a few extra minutes of baking time (typically 2-4 minutes more) to achieve that perfect golden edge and gooey center.

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