Treat yourself to the ultimate dessert experience with these S'Mores Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. These bars feature a layer of soft chocolate chip cookie dough sandwiched around gooey marshmallow creme, rich chocolate chunks, and crunchy graham crackers. Each bite delivers the beloved taste of s'mores combined with the comfort of chocolate chip cookies.
Why You’ll Love This: These cookie bars bring together the nostalgic flavors of a campfire s'more without the need for an actual fire, making them a convenient and irresistible treat. They're perfect for those who love a dessert that's both crunchy and gooey, with layers of texture and rich, chocolaty goodness.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for picnics, family gatherings, or as a special treat during movie nights. They’re also great for holiday events and potlucks, where you can impress guests with their delightful combination of favorite dessert elements.
Decoration Tips: For a festive touch, sprinkle the top with mini marshmallows and a few extra graham cracker pieces before the final few minutes of baking. This not only adds to the visual appeal but also enhances the s'mores flavor. Serve each bar with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent dessert.
Part 1: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Ingredients:
- ½ cup softened butter
- ½ cup shortening
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 room temperature egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Instructions:
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, shortening, and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing after each addition.
- Stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Part 2: S'Mores Layer
- Ingredients:
- About 13 graham crackers
- 1 cup marshmallow creme
- 2 semisweet chocolate bars (8 ounces total), chopped
Part 3: Assemble & Bake
- Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- Press two-thirds of the cookie dough into the pan to form a base.
- Layer graham crackers over the dough. Spread marshmallow creme on top and sprinkle with chocolate chunks.
- Drop small portions of the remaining cookie dough over the s'mores layer and gently press down. Top with extra chocolate chunks and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.
- Bake for about 28 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the center is slightly shiny.
- Allow to cool in the pan; the bars will set as they cool.
Slice these luscious S'Mores Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars and enjoy a delightful treat that combines all the best flavors of s'mores and cookies in one delicious package!
