{"id":723,"date":"2025-07-20T23:48:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T23:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/?p=723"},"modified":"2025-07-20T23:48:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T23:48:28","slug":"gooey-smores-cookie-bars-with-melted-chocolate-and-toasted-marshmallows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/?p=723","title":{"rendered":"Gooey S\u2019mores Cookie Bars with Melted Chocolate and Toasted Marshmallows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Campfire Classic Baked into a Bar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>S\u2019mores cookie bars are everything you love about classic campfire s\u2019mores\u2014golden graham crackers, gooey chocolate, and toasted marshmallows\u2014baked into a soft, chewy cookie bar you can enjoy year-round. No fire pit required, just a warm oven and one pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These bars are perfect for summer gatherings, cozy fall nights, or anytime you want something nostalgic, sweet, and melty. They slice cleanly, travel well, and stay soft for days\u2014if they even last that long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why These Bars Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The base is a chewy graham-flavored cookie dough that bakes up golden brown and slightly crisp at the edges. In the center, you get layers of melty milk chocolate and pillowy marshmallows that toast under the broiler to golden perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the perfect balance of soft and crunchy, warm and sweet, and every bite tastes like a childhood memory\u2014just upgraded into bar form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bd cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup crushed graham crackers (about 6 full sheets)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 Hershey\u2019s chocolate bars (or 1 \u00bd cups chocolate chips)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 \u00bd cups mini marshmallows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Line an 8&#215;8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang for easy removal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, crushed graham crackers, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer the chocolate bars or chips evenly across the top, followed by the marshmallows. Drop the remaining dough in small clumps over the marshmallows\u2014don\u2019t worry about covering everything perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bake for 22\u201325 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the marshmallows are puffed and slightly toasted. For extra browning, place the bars under the broiler for 1\u20132 minutes, watching closely so the marshmallows don\u2019t burn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Extra Gooey Bars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use milk chocolate for the classic s\u2019mores flavor, or switch it up with dark or semi-sweet for a richer taste. Don\u2019t skip the broil if you want those perfect golden marshmallow tops. For cleaner slices, chill the bars slightly before cutting with a sharp knife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can double the recipe and bake in a 9&#215;13-inch pan if feeding a crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>S\u2019mores cookie bars bring the cozy joy of toasted marshmallows and melty chocolate into a soft, chewy dessert that\u2019s easy to share\u2014or not. Every bite tastes like a fireside memory, wrapped up in cookie form and baked to perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Stick around\u2014every visit tastes better than the last at The Buttered Bliss.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-20-2025-06_27_38-PM-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-20-2025-06_27_38-PM-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-20-2025-06_27_38-PM-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-20-2025-06_27_38-PM-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-20-2025-06_27_38-PM.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Campfire Classic Baked into a Bar S\u2019mores cookie bars are everything you love about classic campfire s\u2019mores\u2014golden graham crackers, gooey chocolate, and toasted marshmallows\u2014baked into a soft, chewy cookie bar you can enjoy year-round. 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