These S’mores Cookie Bars are the perfect blend of gooey marshmallows, melty chocolate, and buttery graham crackers, all packed into a soft and chewy cookie base. With browned butter adding a nutty depth and a quick broil to toast the marshmallows, these bars bring the cozy flavors of campfire s’mores straight to your kitchen. Whether for a party, a dessert platter, or just a sweet treat at home, these bars are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Why You’ll Love It
- Perfectly Gooey Texture: With a combination of melty chocolate, soft marshmallows, and a tender cookie base, every bite is irresistibly chewy.
- Easy to Make: No need to roast marshmallows over a campfire! This recipe comes together in one pan for a simple yet impressive dessert.
- Browned Butter Flavor: The nutty, caramel-like aroma of browned butter takes these cookie bars to the next level.
- Versatile Treat: Ideal for potlucks, holidays, or a fun weeknight baking project, these bars will satisfy any s’mores lover’s cravings.
- Customizable: Add extra toppings or adjust the chocolate-to-marshmallow ratio to make them just how you like!
Perfect for anyone who loves the nostalgia of s’mores without the hassle of setting up a fire.
Baking Tips for Perfect Cookie Bars
One of the most important steps in this recipe is mixing the melted butter, sugars, and eggs together thoroughly until they form a cohesive paste. When the sugars dissolve into the melted butter, it helps create a glossy, smooth surface that bakes into that iconic cookie bar crust.
Equally important is being careful not to overmix the flour and mix-ins. Overmixing activates gluten in the flour, which can make your bars dense and tough rather than soft and chewy. Fold the dry ingredients in gently, stopping as soon as you see the flour disappear. For the mix-ins, fold them in just enough to distribute them evenly without overworking the dough.
Perfecting the Bake Time
Bake time can vary depending on your oven, so I always recommend using an oven thermometer to ensure your baking temperature is accurate. This will help you avoid over- or under-baking your cookie bars.
For my oven, for the first round of baking, I baked these bars for around 35 minutes to achieve a set, crackly exterior but a gooey interior texture. I use a UNOX commercial convection oven with highly accurate temperature control, which ensures consistent results every time so you may have to experiment around with your oven.
For most home ovens, bake times may range from 35 to 55 minutes. For a more gooey bar, bake for less time, but if you prefer a more done, firmer texture, bake a little longer than I did. The key is to check doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center— after the first bake it should come out with a few moist crumbs, but not wet batter. Adjust your bake time based on this indicator to get perfectly gooey, chewy bars every time! Once baked, let the cookie bars cool in the pan for at least 30-50 minutes before cutting. This allows them to set up more as they cool, making slicing easier and ensuring the perfect texture!
Smore’s Cookie Bars
Description
Bring the joy of s’mores to your kitchen with these decadent S'mores Cookie Bars. Layers of rich browned butter cookie dough, melty chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and crunchy graham crackers come together to create a dessert that's equal parts nostalgic and indulgent. Perfectly soft and chewy with a toasty finish, these bars are easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 329°F (165°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan
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In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Set aside to cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, mix the browned butter with the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt until smooth. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until fully combined.
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Gently fold in the flour, leaving a few streaks visible. Then, add the chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crushed graham crackers, folding until evenly distributed.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 35-55 minutes.
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Remove from the oven, sprinkle additional chocolate chips and mini marshmallows on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes. For a toasted finish, broil for 30 seconds or use a blow torch to lightly toast the marshmallows.
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Allow the bars to cool in the pan, then cut into squares and enjoy!
made these and they were delicious!
So tasty