Description
Ready for the easiest twist on a nostalgic classic? These Smores Cookie Bars are the ultimate combination of buttery cookie dough, rich melted chocolate, and fluffy marshmallow creme. They’re gooey in the center, golden on top, and slice like a dream. Whether you’re planning quick desserts, fun party trays, or just want to bring a smile to your family’s face, these bars are the perfect answer. Great for a quick dessert, snack ideas, or sweet brunch bites, this easy recipe uses pantry staples and delivers big flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
0.5 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chocolate fudge spread
1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme
0.5 cup graham cracker crumbs (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
5. Press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
6. Spread chocolate chips or fudge evenly over the dough layer.
7. Carefully spread marshmallow creme on top of the chocolate layer.
8. Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough over the top and gently press to cover.
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Let cool completely in pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
Let the bars cool fully before slicing to get clean layers.
Add crushed graham crackers on top before baking for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: easy dessert, cookie bar, smores bar, quick snack, chocolate marshmallow, gooey treat