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These cookies were born one rainy day when my kids were craving s'mores but couldn't have our usual backyard campfire! The moment that first batch came out of the oven, with melty marshmallows and chocolate oozing everywhere, I knew we'd created something special. Now they've become our favorite rainy day treat the perfect way to bring that campfire magic indoors!
What Makes These Special
These aren't your ordinary cookies! Each bite captures all the best parts of a real s'more those gooey marshmallows, melty chocolate chips, and that hint of graham cracker crunch. When my son's friends came over last weekend, they couldn't believe we'd packed all that campfire goodness into a cookie. The way the marshmallows get slightly toasted on top is pure cookie magic!
Gathering Your Ingredients
- The Base:
- Sweet butter
- Fresh eggs
- Pure vanilla
- Soft flour
- Brown sugar
- The S'mores Magic:
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate chips
- Graham crackers
- Sea salt
Creating Cookie Magic
- The Perfect Start
- When that butter and sugar come together, it smells like memories of childhood baking! Those graham cracker crumbs add such a lovely golden color to the dough.
- Adding the Goodies
- Folding in the marshmallows and chocolate chips is like creating little pockets of joy in every cookie. My kids love helping with this part watching for the perfect mix!
- Baking Beauty
- The way these cookies puff up in the oven is amazing! Those marshmallows get all toasty on top while the chocolate melts into perfect little pools.
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My Cookie Secrets
Want to know what makes these cookies extra special? Let your melted butter cool just slightly before mixing it really makes a difference in texture. Don't crush those graham crackers too fine you want little bits of crunch throughout. And here's my favorite trick: save a few marshmallows and chocolate chips to press on top right when they come out of the oven!
Serving Smiles
There's nothing quite like serving these cookies still warm from the oven! That moment when someone pulls one apart and the chocolate stretches into perfect strings pure cookie joy! I love watching people's faces light up when they realize it's everything they love about s'mores in one perfect cookie.
Fresh is Best
These cookies are absolutely best enjoyed fresh! If you're making them ahead, try slightly under-baking them, then warming them for a few seconds in the microwave before serving. It brings back that fresh-baked gooeyness that makes them so special.
Mix It Up
While the classic version is amazing, sometimes we get creative! Dark chocolate chips make them extra decadent, and adding a little cinnamon to the dough tastes like cozy campfire nights. My daughter loves when we use chocolate graham crackers it makes them even more chocolatey!
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Campfire Memories
These cookies have become our favorite way to bring campfire fun into the kitchen! Whether it's a rainy summer evening or a cozy winter day, they always bring smiles and sticky fingers. There's something so special about recreating beloved outdoor memories in cookie form it's like a hug from summer, any time of year!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why do my marshmallows melt too much during baking?
- Halving the marshmallows helps control melting. Also, don't place marshmallows directly on the cookie sheet, try to keep them surrounded by dough.
- → Can I make the dough ahead of time?
- Yes, you can refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping and baking.
- → Why should I weigh the flour?
- Weighing flour ensures accuracy and prevents dry, crumbly cookies. Too much flour makes cookies that don't spread properly while baking.
- → How do I store these cookies?
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. The marshmallows might get slightly sticky but will still taste great.
- → Can I freeze these cookies?
- Yes, you can freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving. The marshmallows might change texture slightly when frozen.