Perfect S’more Cookies
A recipe for the perfect s’more cookie. A traditional summer treat turned into an incredible cookie that not only tastes amazing but stays soft.
I watched America’s Got Talent for the first time in my life. Magic baffles me. Some things just don’t make sense. Some times you know it’s just tricking the eye, but other things… how in the world??? And then there’s the young opera singers. Wow.
Also, I’m still totally obsessed with SYTYCD (because for whatever reason it’s just easier to type out the initials, but it’s kind of not too). Are you watching? I’m totally impressed and in awe by how talented these kids are. I mean they’re really just kids to me!
And then there’s the food shows. Someone please tell me food truck race is a summer thing too because I kind of need that to come back. It’s fun.
I’ve been holding out on you. And for that, I’m deeply sorry.
These are the most amazing cookies I’ve ever made and even ever had made by anyone else in my life. I’m not even slightly kidding on this. They’re better than snickerdoodles and any oatmeal cookie, thick or chewy. They’re better than any gingerbread cookie you throw my way. All of that, is saying a lot! These are amazingly crazy good, just flat out perfect.
Somehow in the baking process, the cookies eat the graham crackers. That’s not a bad thing. It’s like the cookie is devouring itself. Flavor throughout. And let’s not forget the big chunks of chocolate. And the perfect amount of marshmallow in each cookie. Not too much or too little, just right. Clearly we’re having a Goldilocks moment here.
Have I mentioned how amazingly soft these stay, in addition to being the most delicious cookies I’ve ever eaten? I’m talking these stay soft for days and days… IF the cookies make it that long – they’ll still be soft. Of course they won’t last that long because you’ll want to eat them right away – for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but if they do last that long, they’ll still be awesome. Just as perfect as the first day, if not better.
I’ve said it before, and I’ve always meant it, but I mean it 200x more this time.
You NEED to make these. They are life changing cookies.
More cookie recipes to try:
Cake batter funfetti chocolate chip cookies
Applesauce oatmeal cookies
World peace cookies
Biscoff oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
Lemon sugar cookies
Jumbo dark chocolate chunk oatmeal cookies
Pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies
Gingerbread kiss cookies
Perfect S'more Cookies
Ingredients
- 10 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 C brown sugar
- 1/2 C granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 C cake flour
- 3/4 C bread flour
- 1/2 tsp tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp course sea salt
- 1 C mini Hershey's chocolate kisses
- 1/2 C crushed graham crackers
- 1 C mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream butter and sugar. Mix in egg and vanilla, followed by both flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix until combined and smooth. Stir in chocolate kisses, mini marshmallows and crushed graham crackers by hand. Transfer dough to a large bowl, cover and chill for 24 hours or at least overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Allow dough to warm and soften at room temperature until you can easily scoop. Form slightly larger than golfball size balls of dough, being sure to not have marshmallows on the bottom or lower sides of the ball. It's best to press marshmallows into the center of the dough when possible as the cookies will hold their shape better while cooking. Place balls of dough 2" apart on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes prior to carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container.
These really do look perfect! Wow!
Thanks so much Tieghan
Oh how I love soft cookies. And s’mores. These sound perfect!
They really are! :)
i looooveee smores cookies! def need to try this recipe out!
You really should! You’ll love them.
I’ve never been a big fan of graham crackers but absolutely devour s’mores. These look right up my alley! So gooey and delicious.
Funny how the right combination changes everything huh? :)
Look at those marshmallows getting all gooey!
Oh these so make me wish we lived closer. I’d have snuck over and stolen a few fresh from the oven :) Love all things ‘smores!
Ha! It’s such torture living so far from everyone sometimes.
Rachel, these look amazing!
Thanks Jen! :)
OK, if you say these are the best cookies you’ve ever made, I MUST try them!! They look so soft and yummy!
They seriously are, so you must :)
See, the gooey marshmallow shots just slay me.
Oh that gooey marshmallow and chocolate are calling my name!
There’s way too much goodness going on! The gooey marshmallows (love the stringy gooey!) and the graham crackers and the chocolate. They do look perfect!
Thanks so much Averie!
These cookies look pretty darn delicious. Smores are always a great thing in my house.
I love this idea, especially for summer! My kids will too, I know! Thanks for sharing!
You have my mouth watering girlfriend! I haven’t made/eaten s’mores cookies in forever… must make soon!
Haha I’m glad… and you should! :)
I just started drooling as soon as I saw those stringy sticky melted marshmallows! YUM!
I’m a s’mores kind of girl for sure, and these cookies do look perfect. I need to get on these soon!
Totally have to make these for the kiddos as a surprise! They will love it!
They’d seriously love them!
OBSESSED with these! That gooey marshmallow is just the best!!
Best is a powerful word, but based on these pictures, I am willing to take your word for it!
It is a powerful word but accurate too ;)
I’ll take 17 of these perfect cookies! Dang girl, love the marshmallow!
These look delicious…I love the ooey-gooey marshmallows!!
well, you’ve totally convinced me!!!!
Yay! I’ve done my job ;)
I need these cookies in my life, stat! YUM! :)
Yes you totally do!
These are so fun!
They look amazing Rachel! I always have trouble using marshmallows in cookies. The marshmallows explode and disappear in the dough! Could just be me. I have the worst luck lol.
Isn’t that part of the fun, disappearing ingredients? lol ;)
Good lordy do these look amazing, Rachel! Really, I am SO making these soon! Brilliant recipe!
Thanks Georgia!
If your descriptive post did not convince me the stack of cookies certainly did. On my *will bake* list!
I can’t wait for food truck race to come back! These cookies- I think I’m in love :)
Wow, these cookies look Delicious! Life changing indeed! This is the perfect summer treat for my family (we are chocolate and marshmallow freaks!). I can’t wait to try them! xo
I am completely open to having my life changed by a cookie. We’ve had a run of bad luck this year. Maybe s’more cookies will turn it around. Or at least help me forget. They look delicious.
Aww well I hope these cookies help a little, even if for a moment.
As soon as I’ve tasted the real smores, I’m going to try this cookie recipe. Looks so delish :)
Oh my!! I want these. I mean, afterall, they are the most amazing cookie ever!!!
Perfect is right! These look amazing!
Thanks Rachel!
“The cookies eat the graham crackers” lol that made me laugh :)
lol It’s the truth! Of course I was bummed at first but I swear it somehow made them so much better than I could’ve imagined.
I’d say these are the definition of perfection! I want a dozen… please!
gimme s’more!! hahaaaaaaa ;) these look super good! i love the idea of having it in a cookie – it’s like less mess and all in one delicious package!
Now that my beautiful new stand mixer is sitting on my countertop, I want to make ALL THE THINGS in it. Starting with these cookies.
These look so so good! I need a dessert to bring to a get-together this weekend, and I think I just found it! Your photos are beautiful!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy them if you end up trying them :)
Oh goodness, these cookies look utterly delightful! I love this recipe, and I need these!
Hi Rachel. These look FANTASTIC! I want to bring them to a cookout I have this weekend, but I’m wondering…you say to chill at least overnight. If I can’t get around to preparing the dough tonight, will it really affect the cookies? Could I chill them for a few hours tomorrow before baking?
Thanks!
They’ll turn out much better with more chill time – it allows the flavors to come together more and also harden up the dough a bit. So long as you’re able to chill the dough completely prior to baking, you shouldn’t have an issue.
These look so yummy! I am going to attempt them for an upcoming camp themed baby shower!
Hi Rachel, I bookmarked this S’more cookie recipce until now… and discovered something BETTER to replace the mini-marshmallows, are you game? It’s called Mallow-Bits, in a shake jar. it’s whole lot smaller bits, as in size of a corn kennel… Yes, I found within this past week 3 recipes from different foodies using the Mallow-bits in their S’more recipes… Made your cookies today and now my 5 year old grandson is a Happy Camper … get it?
Glad to hear you and your grandson enjoyed them!
Loving your S’more Cookies, Rachel! They DO look perfect! xo
These look heavenly!
These look wonderful! Do you think they would freeze well? My only concern would be the marshmellows!
You could probably freeze the dough. I’m not sure how well actual cookies would freeze though.
I just made these cookies and they are GENIUS. I’m not a s’more fan but these are amazing. Thank you for sharing this recipe, it is going in my book.
So glad to hear you enjoyed them! :)
I would love to try these cookies, but I only have all-purpose flour on hand. Has anyone tried to make it with just all-purpose flour instead of a mix of cake flour and bread flour?
You’re welcome to try and see how it turns out, but if it doesn’t turn out, don’t blame me ;) I always make this particular recipe as it’s listed and gives incredible results when followed. Good luck!
Do you have to chill dough overnight?
As stated in the recipe, you’re to chill the dough for 24 hours or overnight. Enjoy!
These are yummy- but tricky; Some marshmallows migrated to the edge of my cookies during the baking process and made a burnt/candied edge on the cookie that I had the cut off. Next time I might use the same recipe, but do these as cookie bars…. I won’t put the marshmallows in the dough, I will press them into the top of the cookie bars when they are about 2/3 cooked already. That being said, my family still loved these cookies, even if they didn’t come out as beautiful as yours!
Yes, it’s important to make sure the marshmallows are not on the bottom or lower sides of the dough balls, as stated, otherwise the caramelization will occur. I’m glad you still enjoyed them! :)
These were too sweet, but very soft and chewy! I will omit the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar next time.