Indulge in the nostalgic warmth of campfire nights with our Heavenly S’mores Cookie Bars. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a delightful treat for yourself, these bars combine the classic flavors of s’mores with the irresistible texture of cookies. Easy to make and even easier to love, let’s embark on a culinary journey to create these sweet delights.
Ingredients:
- Graham Crackers: 7-8 full rectangles
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), room temperature
- Granulated Sugar: 3/4 cup
- Light Brown Sugar: 3/4 cup, packed
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla Extract: 2 tsp
- All-Purpose Flour: 3 cups
- Salt: 3/4 tsp
- Baking Soda: 3/4 tsp
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: 1/2 cup
- Mini Marshmallows: 1 cup
- Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars: 2 regular-sized (1.55oz), broken into squares
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prep: Fire up your oven to 375°F. Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Lay the Base: Arrange graham crackers in a snug layer at the bottom of the pan. Break them to fit, ensuring full coverage.
- Cream the Dream: In your mixer, whip the butter and both sugars until creamy. Blend in eggs and vanilla for that sweet aroma.
- Whisk the Dry: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually mix this into the butter mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and marshmallows, but keep it gentle.
- Layer and Press: Spread the dough over the graham crackers. Press evenly, dreaming of the golden bars to come.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden. If the top browns too fast, shield with foil.
- Top it Off: Fresh out the oven, sprinkle chocolate bar pieces on top. Let the warmth gently melt them.
- Cool, Cut, and Cherish: Wait 20-30 minutes (if you can!), then lift out, cut, and serve. Watch as the chocolate and marshmallows create a gooey masterpiece.
Note: The chocolate may stay soft at room temperature, adding to the gooey goodness!
Conclusion: And there you have it! Your very own batch of Heavenly S’mores Cookie Bars. Perfect for sharing, these bars are a guaranteed hit wherever you take them. Enjoy the melding of flavors and textures that bring out the best of s’mores and cookies in every bite.