S’mores Cookies: A Taste of Camping Bliss!
Master the Art of S’mores Cookies: The Perfect Harmony of Marshmallows and Chocolate
S’mores are a beloved camping treat, traditionally made with toasted marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers. Our S’mores Cookies capture that delightful essence, bringing a cozy, campfire vibe right into your kitchen. These cookies are a fantastic blend of textures and flavors, perfect for a sweet escape any time of year!
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 110g unsalted butter, softened
- 180g all-purpose flour
- 2g baking soda
- 3g baking powder
- 1g salt
- 100g light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 5g vanilla extract
- 80g chocolate chips
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s get our cookie-making station ready! First, in a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Sifting helps to aerate the dry ingredients, ensuring a lighter cookie texture. Set this aside. Ensure your butter and egg are at room temperature; this is crucial for proper creaming. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and plan to bake for a total of 12 minutes (a 9-minute initial bake plus a 3-minute final bake). Since the dough needs to chill, preheating the oven should be done just before you’re ready to bake.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter using a whisk or spatula until it’s smooth and resembles mayonnaise. This step is key to incorporating air and achieving a tender cookie crumb.
Step 3
Add the light brown sugar and salt to the creamed butter. Mix well until the sugar is evenly distributed and starts to dissolve into the butter, creating a slightly sandy texture.
Step 4
Once the sugar and butter are combined, add the room temperature egg and the vanilla extract. Beat the mixture vigorously until it’s light, fluffy, and well combined, forming a smooth, creamy consistency. This process is called ‘creaming’ and contributes greatly to the cookie’s flavor and texture.
Step 5
Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; stop as soon as you no longer see streaks of flour. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
Step 6
Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Distribute them evenly throughout the dough, ensuring each cookie will have a delightful burst of chocolatey goodness.
Step 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour. Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle, prevents excessive spreading during baking, and deepens the flavors. About 15 minutes before you take the dough out, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 8
Scoop portions of the chilled dough using an ice cream scoop or two spoons, and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced well apart to allow for spreading.
Step 9
Gently press the center of each dough ball with your thumb or the back of a spoon to create a slight indentation. This helps the cookies bake evenly and creates a perfect well for the marshmallow later. Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 9 minutes.
Step 10
After 9 minutes, the cookies will have spread slightly. Remove them from the oven and gently press the centers again to re-create the indentation. This ensures a good depth for the toppings and helps achieve the characteristic S’mores cookie shape.
Step 11
With the centers re-pressed,
Step 12
Place one large marshmallow into the indentation of each cookie. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 3 minutes, or until the marshmallows are softened and lightly golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning!
Step 13
As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, place a piece of chocolate on top of each warm marshmallow. The residual heat will melt the chocolate slightly, creating that signature gooey S’mores experience. You can gently press it down with a spoon if needed.
Step 14
Congratulations! You’ve created delicious S’mores Cookies, boasting a wonderful combination of chewy marshmallow, melted chocolate, and a satisfyingly crisp cookie base. The textures and sweet flavors are a delight for the palate! This is a guaranteed hit with kids. Enjoy these delightful cookies with a glass of cold milk!
