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A nostalgic twist on two beloved treats, these S'mores Cookies capture all the magic of campfire s'mores in a convenient cookie form. With gooey marshmallows, melty chocolate, and buttery Graham cracker pieces scattered throughout a chewy cookie base, each bite brings back memories of summer nights and crackling fires.
The first time I made these for a family gathering, watching everyone's faces light up at the familiar flavors in cookie form made me realize this recipe was something special.
Essential Ingredients Selection
- Butter: Use unsalted, room temperature butter for best control over flavor.
- Marshmallows: Mini marshmallows work better than large ones for even distribution.
- Graham Crackers: Fresh, crisp crackers provide better texture.
- Chocolate: Hershey's bars give that authentic s'mores taste.
- Cornstarch: The secret ingredient for perfectly chewy cookies.
Detailed Cooking Instructions
- Step 1: Perfecting the Base
- Begin with properly softened butter - it should indent easily when pressed but still hold its shape. Cream the butter and sugars until truly fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing just until combined. When incorporating the dry ingredients, stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears to avoid developing gluten.
- Step 2: Mastering the Mix-ins
- Rough chop the Graham crackers by hand rather than in a food processor - you want varying sizes for texture interest. Reserve some marshmallows and chocolate pieces for topping - these create that visual appeal that makes people reach for a cookie.
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One winter evening, I discovered that slightly toasting the marshmallows under the broiler for the last minute of baking creates that authentic campfire char - now it's my signature touch.
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These cookies have become my go-to recipe for indoor "camping" nights with the kids. Something about the combination of toasted marshmallows, melty chocolate, and Graham crackers in a portable cookie form makes even rainy days feel special.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why do I need to cut the marshmallows in half?
- This keeps them from puffing up too much and spreading all over during baking. It gives you better control of the final cookie shape.
- → Can I skip chilling the dough?
- The hour chill time helps prevent spreading and gives you a thicker, chewier cookie. It's worth the wait!
- → Why use Hershey's chocolate specifically?
- Hershey's chocolate gives these cookies that classic s'mores taste we all know and love from childhood campfires.
- → What if my marshmallows spread too much?
- Use a round cookie cutter or knife to gently push any escaped marshmallow back into shape while the cookies are still hot.
- → Can I make these ahead of time?
- Yes! The dough can be chilled overnight, or you can freeze the shaped cookie dough balls for up to 3 months.