Decadent S’more Cookie Bars (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base and Dough

01 - 226 grams unsalted butter, softened
02 - 200 grams packed brown sugar
03 - 100 grams granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 5 milliliters vanilla extract
06 - 312 grams all-purpose flour
07 - 5 grams baking soda
08 - 2.5 grams salt
09 - 100 grams graham cracker crumbs

→ Mix-ins and Toppings

10 - 175 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 50 grams mini marshmallows
12 - 90 grams chocolate chunks or chocolate bar pieces

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x33 cm baking pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and thoroughly combined.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and graham cracker crumbs.
05 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, ensuring even distribution.
07 - Spread half of the dough evenly in the prepared pan and press gently with a spatula.
08 - Evenly distribute chocolate chunks or bar pieces over the dough layer.
09 - Crumble the remaining dough over the chocolate layer, spreading as evenly as possible.
10 - Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with moist crumbs.
11 - Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. While warm, top with extra mini marshmallows and drizzle melted chocolate, if desired.
12 - Allow to cool fully before cutting into squares. Serve once set.

# Notes:

01 - Do not overbake; cookie bars should remain slightly soft in the centre for optimal texture.