Description
These S'mores Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic campfire treat, combining a soft, graham cracker-infused cookie base with layers of melted chocolate and marshmallow fluff. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these bars offer a gooey, sweet, and satisfying dessert that’s easy to make at home and sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened, salted or unsalted)
- 1/3 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Graham crackers (finely crushed, about 3.5 sheets)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 3/4 tsp Baking soda
Filling
- 5 Standard Hershey bars
- 1 ½ cups Marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside to ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is well combined and slightly fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, finely crushed graham cracker crumbs, salt, and baking soda to the wet ingredients. Mix gently just until the flour mixture disappears to avoid overmixing and keep the dough tender.
- Form the first dough layer: Press half of the cookie dough evenly into the lined baking pan. Carefully remove the parchment paper with the dough from the pan and place it in the freezer. Meanwhile, re-line the pan with fresh parchment paper and press the remaining dough evenly onto it.
- Assemble the s'mores layers: Over the second dough layer, lay out the Hershey chocolate bars evenly, breaking them into pieces if necessary to cover the surface completely. Spread the marshmallow fluff evenly on top of the chocolate layer. Then, carefully remove the chilled dough layer from the freezer and gently flip it on top of the marshmallow layer, making sure the dough remains intact.
- Bake: Place the assembled bars into your preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Once baked, allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing to reveal the beautiful layered cross-section and ensure they hold their shape when cut.
Notes
- For best results, chilling the first layer of dough prevents it from sticking and makes flipping easier.
- You can substitute Hershey bars with any milk chocolate bars or your favorite chocolate for variation.
- Ensure the bars are completely cooled before slicing to avoid messy cross sections.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer storage.
