S'mores Cookie Bars
Delicious S'mores Cookie Bars with a buttery cookie base, graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips, and toasted mini marshmallows on top.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Must be truly softened for best results.
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed Adds caramel flavor.
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs Mixed directly into the dough.
Toppings
- 1 cup Chocolate chips
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows Toast and melt nicely on top.
- to taste Extra chocolate chips and marshmallows For an optional loaded topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the packed brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and graham cracker crumbs until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Top with mini marshmallows, and sprinkle extra chocolate chips and marshmallows on top if desired.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden on top and edges are set. The center should be soft.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing for clean cuts.
Notes
For best results, use truly softened butter and avoid overmixing after adding flour. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days.