S’mores Cookie Bars
S’mores Cookie Bars are chocolate chip bars combined with a favorite campfire treat. If you like s’mores, you’ll go crazy for these bars. With a graham cracker crust and topping, Hershey bars, and marshmallow cream filling, they’ll hit your sweet spot!
These S’mores Bars are layered with all the components of classic s’mores; they’re a decadent treat you can eat all year long!
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Why You Must Make these Bars
I rebaked and photographed this yummy chocolate and marshmallow dessert recipe this summer after one of my dear friends called me with a question. Her daughter was getting married up in Michigan and she and her husband wanted to make these for a pre-wedding event at their gorgeous lakeside home.
- These are a fun dessert for summer picnics and parties! And even to celebrate impending marriages. Well, apparently they were a success—whew. I can only imagine eating these glorious s’mores cookie bars while watching the sunset on the beach.
- They have all the s’mores components but can be picked up and eaten or plated to eat with a fork. Plus, I like them MORE than the traditional s’mores.
Check out these S’mookies AKA S’mores Cookies, S’mores with Graham Cracker Crust, and this Easy S’mores Dessert Dip, too.
Tips for Making S’mores Cookie Bars
- I love making cookie bars for one specific reason. Instead of scooping out cookie after cookie, rolling the dough and baking one sheet then another, the bar cookie dough is pressed into a baking pan and popped in the oven. Of course, when the bars are layered, it’s a tad more work.
- For this recipe, the base layer and crumble topping is the same mixture, so that saves a step. Plus, no extra bowls are needed for the marshmallow cream and Hershey bars filling. Whew.
- I like lining my baking pans with non-stick aluminum foil. Besides preventing the bars from sticking to the pan, the non-stick foil doubles as a sling to help remove the bars from the pan to cut, plus it allows for easy cleanup!
- If you don’t have non-stick aluminum foil, just line your pan with regular foil and spray with your favorite non-stick cooking spray.
- PRO Tip: Use a wet knife to spread the marshmallow cream. It’s sticky and often a challenge to make an even layer.
- The first time I made this S’mores Cookie Bar recipe, I completely covered the marshmallow cream with cookie dough. But this time, I let some marshmallow peek through. I also sprinkled a few chocolate chips over the top, just to hint at what was below the surface. If you’re looking for stackable bars, you may want to press down on the top before baking to level the surface.
By the way, the whole family gave these bars their seal of approval. Not that I was worried!
More S’mores Inspired Dessert Recipes:
Check out a few more delicious s’mores inspired desserts!
- Pretzel S’mores Bites, from Erin at Well Plated – an addictive bite-sized treat!
- S’mores Eclair Cake, from Jennifer at Princess Pinky Girl – a luscious layered no-bake dessert with marshmallow cream and chocolate frosting.
- S’mores Cookie Cake
- S’mores Cream Puffs
- S’mores Ice Cream Sundae
- More Dessert Recipes
- More Cookie Bars Recipes
Hope you enjoy the S’mores Cookie Bars recipe! This recipe was originally shared in March 2016, but I’ve updated the photos and text.
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S'mores Cookie Bars
Cookie Bars with all the magnificent flavors of s'mores!
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (4 ounces), at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 standard Hershey bars
- 1 7-ounce jar marshmallow creme
- 3 tablespoons chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°. Line 8 inch pan with nonstick foil or regular foil sprayed with cooking spray.
- Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Stir in flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder and salt. Mix until blended. Press half of dough into prepared pan.
- Lay chocolate bars over dough. Spread with marshmallow creme. A wet knife will make this process easier. Scatter bits of remaining dough over marshmallow; carefully press to form a layer (you can completely cover the marshmallow creme or leave some openings). Sprinkle with a few tablespoons of chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely, then remove from pan using foil and cut to serve.
Notes
May double recipe in a 9 x 13 pan.
Recipe adapted from Hugs and Cookies.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1 barAmount Per Serving: Calories: 265Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 153mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 1gSugar: 26gProtein: 3g
45 Comments on “S’mores Cookie Bars”
oooooh yes! These bars look so gooey and s’moresy (the best kind of thing) and perfect!
Seriously genius!!
Your bars are always the best and I try to channel my inner “Liz” when I’m cutting them!
The good doctor (the latest in the family) does deserve a divine treat from his mom! Thank you for sharing the how-to on the scrumptious s’more cookie bars.
I never try the S’mores but I know I will love them because I love marshmallows. Your recipe looks so good ! x
These smores cookie bars look delicious. Congratulations to your son getting into medical school, it’s nice that he got into his first choice.
These s’mores bars look amazingly delish, Liz. Many congratulations on your son’s admission to medical school
Congrats to your Nick, that is wonderful news and I know it didn’t come easy. Bravo to him! And to you for sharing these wonderful looking bars. Love the marshmallow peeking out!
Your s’mores bars look amazing! What a fun Sweetie Pies Adventure we have!!!!
Lizzy, I love your take on the S’mores Bars, so ‘clean cut’ looking, and satisfies my ‘sweet tooth’ for sure. Love the oooey-goooey stuff what I see bloggers posting, but I don’t want to overdose on too rich of a dessert. Your son Nick is certainly spoiled by his mom…but why shouldn’t he be? They leave the nest too soon! Also the meatball hogey is so much better homemade, time for me to use up those hogey rolls, and not just for cold sandwiches! xoxo
I love s’mores and these look so gooey, good and totally perfect. Congratulations on your son’s acceptance to medical school
They look incredibly rich and tempting!
Oh yes, I know I’d go crazy for these fab bars!
Congrats to your son! What an accomplishment. These bars look absolutely amazing!!
oh wow my kids would love those! Who am I kidding I would love those right about now!
Nick gets the best care packages!! Way to go, Liz!!!! These bars look amazing!!!
A work of art as per usual. Have a lovely week, Liz!
I am sure that ALL enjoyed these ooey-gooey delicious bars!
These look amazing! I need to go and look at the recipe!
Congrats to Nick and I’m sure everyone loved your cookies:@)