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    Published: Feb 3, 2014 · Modified: Oct 6, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    S'mores Cookies Recipe

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    S'mores cookies are a delicious twist on your favorite campfire treat! These cookies are soft and chewy, filled with graham crackers and chocolate, then stuffed with gooey marshmallows for the ultimate s'mores dessert. Trust me, everyone will fall in love with these s'mores stuffed cookies!

    S'mores Cookies showing off gooey marshmallow filling close up with marshmallows, graham cracker,s and chocolate chips scattered around

    The Challenge

    Don't know if you've noticed, but I kind of have a deep love for cookies.  I also have a fondess for challenges.

    While browsing online, I came across a few recipes for cookies stuffed with marshmallows which looked out-of-this-world incredible, but every single comment on the recipe notes that unless they used vegan marshmallows, the marshmallows would disappear.

    Now, I don't have any issues with vegan marshmallows. They taste okay, but the texture isn't my favorite. Every vegan marshmallow I've tried always seemed a bit tough and a little too chewy.

    Personally, I prefer soft and fluffy marshmallows, but I can certainly see how they would be able to stand up against the heat without any issues. My main concern here is the fact that not everyone is going to have ready access to vegan marshmallows and not everyone will want to have to order them online or make their own.

    Marshmallow Stuffed S'mores Cookies overhead being pulled apart

    What are s'mores cookies?

    These s'mores cookies are made with my favorite chocolate chip cookie with a serious upgrade. This soft, chewy cookie with crisp, buttery edges is kicked up a notch with graham crackers, chocolate, and stuffed some marshmallows for a gooey, fun filling that will have everyone going back for more.

    They're the cookie you need to make as often as possible. 

    Ingredients

    First, you need the basic ingredients to make a deliciously chewy cookie. These are:

    • Unsalted butter - We use unsalted so we can control the amount of salt. The butter adds richness, plus gives us those delicious buttery edges we can't resist. 
    • Sugar - We use brown and granulated sugar to give us just the right amount of sweetness and chewiness. 
    • Eggs - Eggs bind the cookie dough, add moisture for easier rolling, and adds richnes. 
    • Flour - I always use all-purpose flour. You can also substitute some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. 
    • Salt - I prefer to use fine sea salt in my recipes. If you want to top the cookie dough with salt, I recommend a flaky sea salt like Maldon. 
    • Leaveners - Baking powder and baking soda give the cookies some rise and a wonderful texture. 
    • Ground cinnamon - Optional. I like it to emphasize the cinnamon in the graham crackers. 
    • Vanilla extract - I recommend using a nice pure vanilla extract. You can also use vanilla bean paste. 

    Then, you need the ingredients to turn them into s'mores cookies, which are: 

    • Chocolate - Chopped chocolate or chocolate chips work. I like to use a mix. For a real s'mores flavor, add some chopped Hershey's milk chocolate bars in the mix. 
    • Marshmallows - I get asked a lot why I say you need to use mini marshmallows instead of a single large marshmallow. The answer is because of the coating around the marshmallow. That coating actually helps prevent the marshmallow from disappearing too fast while baking, so mini marshmallows give us more coating than one large marshmallow. 
    • Graham crackers - This is probably my favorite part of s'mores. I like having my graham crackers crushed to varying degrees. Some readers also suggest sandwiching your marshmallows between two small graham cracker pieces to further protect them from disappearing. 

    The secret to s'mores stuffed cookies

    The trick, as it turns out, is two fold:

    • to get the dough as cold as possible without freezing them
    • getting the s'mores cookies to cool quickly, without putting them in the refrigerator

    I tried using frozen marshmallows, but they thaw as you put them in the cookie dough, so it is pointless. But cooled dough keeps the marshmallows cool enough while the cookie bakes. Cooling the cookies quickly also means the marshmallows aren't in the heat too long which is what makes them disappear. 

    Making your cookie dough balls

    When you form the s'mores cookies, it is also important to keep the top cookie thinner than the bottom. The marshmallows will be able to stand the heat while in the oven when they are a little more exposed.

    The thinner top allows the marshmallows to lower their temperature faster once they are out of the oven. Which is the critical part. You can put these cookies by a window or near a fan to help the process.

    I have also noticed that there is a difference between how you bake them. These cookies bake better in a convection oven and you are almost guaranteed success if you are using a convection oven (or using "convection bake" if your oven has the option of doing that or just "bake").

    Non-convection ovens tend to need a longer bake time and can dissolve the marshmallows more easily. I recommend checking on the s'mores cookies every minute past 8 minutes if your cookies still look very raw at the top.

    Please also note that, in general, s'mores stuffed cookies will look underbaked. This is normal. We want them underbaked, because that's what makes them soft and chewy. They continue to bake while on the baking sheet.

    S'mores Stuffed Cookies being pulled apart with marshmallow filling coming out

    S'mores stuffed cookies take a little extra time and love to make, but they're worth it.

    Trust me, they are worth it.

    Want more s'mores recipes?

    If you love these s'mores cookies you must try these other recipes. Try my boozy s'mores milkshake (you can make it non-boozy too!), or my s'mores ice cream. These s'mores brownies are irresistible, as is my s'mores cheesecake and s'mores pudding. 

    Stuffed cookies your jam? Try these salted caramel stuffed chocolate chip cookies, these brownie stuffed cookies, or these Nutella stuffed red velvet cookies. Remember to also check the cookies archive cause there are so many more cookies you need to try! You can also check out the s'mores cookie story here.

    Don't have time to make these delicious cookies now? Pin it for later!


    Recipe Card

    S'mores Stuffed Cookies

    S’Mores Cookies

    Amanda Powell
    Soft, chewy 'smores cookies with a delicious marshmallow surprise. These s'mores stuffed cookies are a reader favorite for a reason!
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Inactive Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 38 mins
    Course Cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 cookies
    Calories 91 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ½ cups 320 grams all-purpose flour
    • ½ 2.5 grams teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon 5 grams baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon 2.5 grams baking powder
    • 1 cup 90 grams crushed cinnamon graham crackers
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
    • 1 cup 227 grams butter, room temperature
    • ¾ cup 165 grams brown sugar
    • ½ cup 100 grams granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg room temperature
    • 1 large egg yolk room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon 5 grams vanilla extract
    • ⅔ cup 117 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup 88 grams roughly chopped milk chocolate
    • 1 cup 50 grams mini marshmallows, for dough
    • 2 cups 100 grams mini marshmallows, for filling

    Instructions
     

    • Mix together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
    • Break up the graham crackers into small pieces. Be careful to not let it get too powdery, but some graham cracker powder is okay. Set aside.
    • Cream the butter and sugars together until fluffy.
    • Slowly add the egg and yolk one at a time, then the vanilla. Beat well, then slowly add the flour mixture and beat until just incorporated.
    • Fold in the graham crackers, chocolate, and mini marshmallows.
    • Take a tablespoon of the cookie and create a small indentation.
    • Stuff 4 - 5- mini marshmallows into the indentation. Make sure they are TIGHTLY packed in. Top with another 2 teaspoons of cookie dough and press together until the dough completely covers the marshmallows. Repeat with the remaining dough and marshmallows. Top the finished cookies with additional chocolate and/or marshmallows to make them prettier, if desired!
    • Place the cookies on a baking sheet and cover. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, preferably overnight, up to three days.
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Uncover the cookies and bake for 8 - 9 minutes or until a light golden brown.
    • Use a spatula to remove the cookies to cool on a wire rack. For the best results, place the cookies near a fan to cool them quickly.
    • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container and enjoy within 24 hours.
    • If you want to learn how to cheat this recipe, take a look at the note below this recipe!

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    Notes

    • Cheat the recipe: Roll the cookie dough without the marshmallows into balls 2 tablespoons big. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes. Once cooled, toast marshmallows and use the cookies to sandwich them.  
    • Some readers said they prefer sandwiching a large marshmallow with two small squares of graham crackers to help prevent the marshmallow from disappearing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
    Keyword chocolate chip cookie, cookies, marshmallow, s'mores, stuffed
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    Baker, photographer, and sometimes world traveler behind A Cookie Named Desire. Obsessed with helping people live life sweetly with delicious food to share with the special people in your life and creating lasting memories.

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    Comments

    1. Ainur says

      March 05, 2019 at 12:24 am

      Does it wont be good after 24 hours?

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        March 05, 2019 at 12:06 pm

        They'll taste fine, but the marshmallow in the middle tends to disappear after 24 hours!

        Reply
    2. Karen G says

      March 01, 2019 at 12:15 pm

      This cookie is AMAZING!!!! I wasn’t sure about the wheat flour but it all works!!!!! Definitely will make these again!!

      Reply
    3. Denise says

      December 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      These look wonderful! Do they really need to be eaten in 24 hours? Exited to try them!

      Reply
    4. Kendal says

      November 16, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      So I was super excited about this recipe. However, as I was making the cookies, the dough came out really crumbly and does not hold together. Am I doing something wrong?

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        November 16, 2018 at 9:02 pm

        You might have accidentally overmeasured the dry ingredients (it’s an easy thing to mistakenly do unless you weigh the ingredients). An easy fix it to add a tablespoon or two of milk until the dough comes together better!

        Reply
        • Kendal says

          November 17, 2018 at 5:14 am

          Okay, thanks so much!

    5. Aym says

      November 11, 2018 at 7:56 am

      Helloo amazing recipie! Btw how long would this last once baked which I highly doubt it would last fr too long ,lol but I want to make this ahead and store airtight?

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        November 12, 2018 at 3:17 pm

        It should last at least 3 days, but most people find the marshmallow filling disappears by then!

        Reply
    6. brooksms says

      October 10, 2018 at 9:49 am

      I know this is old but just wondering...what's the theory behind wanting the marshmallows to cool quickly after baking? I've never put them in cookies before so I'm not familiar although I have heard they can disappear!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        October 11, 2018 at 10:10 am

        So the reason is because we don't want the sugar in the marshmallows to retain heat as it will dissolve into the cookies. Marshmallows are really just whipped sugar with a bit of gelatin, so the heat will alter the state of the sugar if it is kept like that too long!

        Reply
    7. Ayesha says

      May 20, 2018 at 5:56 am

      Can I substitute all purpose flour instead of whole wheat?

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        May 21, 2018 at 5:08 pm

        You definitely can!

        Reply
    8. Naila says

      April 08, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      What will happen if I just cook it the same day? I'm in a rush and i need to know if they'll be the same or not. Please answer me when you see this.

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        April 08, 2018 at 11:29 pm

        As long as it has a one hour chill time it should be okay

        Reply
    9. Judy says

      March 26, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      Sorry, not finding the NOTE BELOW

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        April 02, 2018 at 4:19 pm

        I am sorry Judy, we switched our programming that stores the digital recipe cards. It may not have transferred when we imported. I will review the card and update.

        Reply
    10. Harriet Beaker says

      March 12, 2018 at 4:59 pm

      Disappointment.
      Was excited to make these for a luncheon with the fellow members of the Ladies’ Yacht Club. So imagine my disappointment when I take these out of oven and find they look like the rash on my dog’s rectum.
      Marsha Langman one-upped me once again with her famous Turkey Casserole. I hope you’re proud. I had one chance to prove myself and you repay me like this. You don’t deserve the right to call yourself a baking blog. Good Day.

      Reply
      • Lori says

        August 14, 2021 at 2:07 pm

        So, you tried a new cookie recipe for a luncheon without making them first to see how they turned out? And you blame her? You had your chance to prove yourself by making the cookies before so you could make any needed adjustment. I hope you're proud for the way you commented. Marsha Langman probably made her famous turkey casserole a million times, so she deserved to one up you. You don't deserve to comment when you're as rude as you are. And don't you think it's time you got over your jealousy of Marsha? Tell her it tasted great instead of having your claws come out. Just laugh at the cookie error, which was obviously your fault, and eat them, even if they looked like the rash on your dog's rectum. Good day.

        Reply
    11. Aysegu says

      February 25, 2018 at 5:04 pm

      These cookies are just AWESOME. It was so hard to resist eating them all in one sitting. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Ann says

      December 02, 2017 at 8:41 pm

      These are amazing. I needed 7 graham crackers, and made life simpler by removing two from the package of nine, crushing the crackers inside their plastic packaging, and adding them to the recipe. Then I could just replace the extra crackers. I used one regular and one special dark Hershey's bar, a half-cup seemed like an awful lot of chopped chocolate and the balance was nice. I also tore one large marshmallow in half to press into the dough on top of one small marshmallow; it was easier to manage. The recipe yielded 18 cookies which is honestly too many for two people, plan to share!

      Reply
    13. Kayla McClure says

      August 08, 2017 at 8:09 pm

      Just made these! They are great. May have to add more Marshmellow's next time!

      Reply
    14. Jeun says

      July 14, 2017 at 10:56 pm

      Hi!! I would really like to bake these, but i dont have wheat flour handy.. 🙁 can i do a substitute or omit it..? Thanks so much for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        July 18, 2017 at 7:10 pm

        You can replace it with all-purpose flour instead!

        Reply
    15. Kendra says

      April 10, 2017 at 4:35 pm

      I'm in the process of making these... so far so good. I have them made up already and just waiting on the kids and hubby to have dinner before a pop them in the oven.. thank you very much for this recipe.. I think it'll be a hit...

      Reply
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