The chewy Ultimate S’mores Cookies from Scratch are loaded with graham crackers, ooey-goey marshmallows, and milk chocolate Hershey’s chocolate. This classic campfire treat is made indoors so they can be enjoyed all year!
Has anyone ever craved a s’more that landed you in the kitchen with the microwave? Ha! Don’t get me wrong, any way you smash a graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate together is gonna be good. Still, when I’m lacking the bonfire, this s’more cookie recipe will absolutely satisfy the craving. In fact, you may decide to skip the traditional fireside smore and take a batch of this deliciousness with you on your next camping trip! These easy s’mores cookies from scratch are going to be your new favorite.
Ingredients for homemade s’mores cookies
All-purpose flour – helps make a soft, chewy cookie with a crispy exterior
Baking soda – helps create a soft, fluffy cookie
Salt – has a binding effect on gluten and adds strength to the flour
Unsalted butter – real butter, softened to room temperature
Granulated sugar – for that sweet and slightly crisp texture
Light Brown sugar – this gives a subtle sweetness while helping make the cookies soft and moist
Eggs – room temperature
Vanilla extract – this will enhance the flavors
Mini marshmallows – Use the mini to have a bit in every bite!
Graham crackers – roughly chopped.
Hershey chocolate bar – Sure, you could use chocolate chips, but I’m a traditional gal and prefer to stick with a Hershey bar. Let’s give a nod to the classic s’mores!
How to Make S’mores Cookies
Scroll to the bottom of this post for the full printable recipe.
Step 1: Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars together until smooth. You can use a stand mixer or a large bowl and hand mixer.
Step 2: Next, add in the eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Stir until completely incorporated.
Step 3: Add flour 1/2 cup at a time until well combined and lump free!
Step 4: Fold in the marshmallows, crunchy graham cracker crumbs, and chopped Hershey’s chocolate bar until they are incorporated in the smores cookie dough.
Step 5: Using a cookie scoop, scoop your dough onto a prepared baking sheet leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly brown. Let cookies cool on a wire rack to your desired temperature, then enjoy these special treats!
Expert baking tips for Smore Cookies
Well, don’t be snarky, but follow the recipe instructions! This is the best s’mores cookie recipe. Also, make sure the ingredients are at the right temperature (butter and eggs at room). I promise it makes a difference. Chill the dough before scooping. This will help prevent flat cookies. And I know you want to double the smores cookie recipe, but practice a little patience and be sure to bake one batch at a time. My final tip for baking the best s’mores cookies is to cool them on a baking pan first. You’re going to feel eager to snatch a bite straight out of the oven, but be sure the cookies cool a bit before plating.
Variations to this recipe
Are you feeling wild? Try substituting Hershey’s with Nutella! You’ll love it.
You can also switch up these chewy s’mores cookies by adding perhaps a bit more savory crunch. If you’d like or need to, you can substitute the graham crackers for saltines, pretzels, ritz crackers, or even potato chips.
I think this cookie would taste amazing with coconut flakes or melted caramel. Mmm. You can get creative with the variations.
Can you make s’mores cookies with chocolate chips?
Absolutely. I said to use Hershey’s bars, but you can use another deliciously melty chocolate option. Already have milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips? Go for it!
Storing S’mores Cookies
Make sure they’ve cooled completely before storing them in an airtight container. They should remain fresh for up to 4 days.
Can I freeze the S’mores Cookie dough?
Definitely, I recommend freezing cookie dough balls for no longer than 3 months.
More Cookie Recipes:
- Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cookies with Self Rising Flour
- Cake Mix Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips
- Chocolate Chip Cookies with Self Rising Flour
More Smores Recipes You’ll Love
- Oven Baked Smores Cup with Graham Cracker Crust
- No Bake S’mores Cheesecake in a Jar
- Easy S’mores Cupcake Recipe With Cake Mix
- Loaded S’mores Bars
- Indoor S’mores
- Fudgy S’mores Brownies from Scratch with Peanut Butter
S'mores Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter- room temperature
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- ¾ cup Brown sugar- packed
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. Baking soda
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 2½ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Graham crackers- roughly chopped
- 1 cup Hershey chocolate bar- roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the room-temperature butter, white sugar, and light brown sugar together until smooth.
- Add room-temperature eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated. Make sure there are no lumps.
- Add the flour ½ cup at a time, mixing completely until well combined and lump-free as you add the flour.
- Roughly chop the graham crackers and set them aside. Do the same with the Hershey's bar - roughly chop and set aside in a bowl.
- Fold in the mini marshmallows, graham cracker pieces, and chocolate pieces until they are incorporated in the smores cookie dough.
- Scoop 3-4 Tbsp of cookie dough onto a prepared baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack to a desired temperature, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make the ingredients are at the right temperature (butter and eggs at room).
- Chill the dough before scooping. This will help prevent flat cookies.
- Cool them on a baking pan first. You're going to feel eager to snatch a bite straight out of the oven, but be sure the cookies cool a bit before plating.