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S’mores Cookie Bars

These s’mores cookie bars sandwich marshmallow creme and chocolate chips between graham cracker cookie dough layers. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they taste just like a campfire treat without the fire!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
  • 1 cup (120g) graham cracker crumbs (about 8 full sheets)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 heaping cup marshmallow creme

Equipment

  • 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan lined with parchment
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer for creaming butter and sugar
  • Mixing Bowls for dry and wet ingredients
  • Whisk for dry mixture
  • Cooling rack to cool bars completely

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for lifting later.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together until smooth (about 2 minutes). Add egg and vanilla, beating until combined. Scrape bowl as needed.
  3. Whisk flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to wet mixture and mix until combined.
  4. Press 2/3 of dough into pan for a thin base layer. Spread marshmallow creme evenly over dough, then sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Place flattened pieces of remaining dough on top; some filling will show through.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Lift bars from pan with parchment overhang. Cut into squares. Store at room temperature up to 1 week.

Notes

* Use store-bought or homemade marshmallow creme (½ batch of homemade).
* To freeze: cool completely, cut into squares, and freeze between parchment for up to 3 months.
* Double the recipe for a 9×13-inch pan (bake 35–38 minutes).
* Do not use marshmallows instead of creme — they melt and vanish into the dough.
* Non-US readers: digestive biscuits may be substituted for graham crackers.

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