Description
Gooey s’mores cookie dough chocolate bars blend campfire nostalgia with indulgent dessert magic. Graham cracker crumbs, molten chocolate, and marshmallow swirls create a classic summer treat that melts hearts and satisfies sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Marshmallow Base:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Sweeteners and Fats:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350°F and coating a 9×9-inch pan with a thin layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth, airy base by whipping softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes light and voluminous.
- Incorporate dry ingredients gradually, mixing flour, baking soda, and salt into the creamed sugar mixture until a cohesive dough forms.
- Enhance the dough’s texture and flavor by gently folding in mini chocolate chips and crushed graham cracker pieces, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Construct the first layer by carefully pressing half the prepared dough into the pan’s bottom, ensuring a uniform and smooth surface.
- Distribute mini marshmallows across the initial dough layer, creating a sweet and pillowy intermediate section.
- Carefully spread the remaining cookie dough over the marshmallow layer, using gentle motions to cover the entire surface without disturbing the marshmallows.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a set center as indicators of doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely within the pan, promoting structural stability.
- Drizzle melted chocolate across the cooled surface, creating an artistic and delectable finishing touch.
- Once the chocolate sets, slice into square portions and serve as a decadent dessert.
Notes
- Customize marshmallow placement by creating a more even distribution across the dough layer for consistent gooey texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother cookie dough mixing and better overall blending.
- Replace graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for dietary restrictions.
- Enhance chocolate drizzle by adding a pinch of sea salt to create a sophisticated sweet-salty contrast that elevates the dessert’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg