These S'mores Cookie Cups have everything you love about s'mores in a cute cookie cup. Made with chocolate chip cookie dough, gooey marshmallows, and a Hershey's bar, this treat is perfect for any party or event.
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S'mores Cups
I love s'mores! There is something about a sticky, toasted marshmallow pressed between chocolate bars and graham crackers. However, I could do without the sticky hands, dirty sticks, and smoky clothes that usually accompany this sweet treat.
I'm always looking for fun and delicious ways to make s'mores without all the mess. These s'mores blondies and these cookie dough s'mores are a few of my favorites.
This summer, I turned my favorite summer treat into an adorable cookie cup. I modified the dough from my favorite chocolate chip cookie cake to create the base for the treats. Every bite contains graham crackers, marshmallows, and milk chocolate baked into a soft, gooey cookie.
The best thing about these cookies is that you can make them at home without having to start a fire. So, these s'mores cookies are the perfect choice for a summer barbecue, a pool party, or just relaxing on the couch.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients. You can find all the baking supplies at Walmart or your local grocery store. If you bake frequently, you may already have many of the things you need at home.
- No campfire is required. The best part about these delicious treats is that you can make them in your oven. After eating these little bites, you won't have sticky hands or smokey clothes to wash.
- Fun summer treat. It offers the classic s'mores flavor with a sweet cookie twist that all ages enjoy.
Main Ingredients
These sweet little cookie cups can be made with a handful of ingredients, plus marshmallows and chocolate.
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough - Feel free to make the homemade dough or purchase ready-made dough.
- Graham Crackers - You will need three full sheets of graham crackers crushed into crumbs. Do not buy ready-made graham cracker crumbs because you want a slightly bigger texture.
- Marshmallows - For this recipe, I topped the cookies with miniature marshmallows because that's what I had on hand. If you only have regular-sized marshmallows, cut them in half before pressing one onto the cups.
- Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars - These are mini cookie cups, so I used the snack-sized bars and broke each into four pieces.
How To Make S'mores Cookie Cups
These easy s'mores cookie cups are a fun and tasty twist on a classic summer tradition. They are perfect for any occasion and are super easy to make.
- Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until creamy. Slowly mix the wet and dry ingredients, then gently stir in the chocolate chips.
- Use a 1-tablespoon scoop to divide the dough evenly into 24 balls. Roll each ball in crushed graham crackers and then place them in a greased mini muffin pan.
- Pull the pan out of the oven. Gently press an indent in the tops of each cup with the back of the cookie scoop or a tart shaper. Place 4-5 mini marshmallows in the middle of the cookies and then broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then use a butter knife to gently remove the cookies from the pan. Place on a wire rack and cool for another 5 minutes. Press mini Hershey's bars into the center of the toasted marshmallow.
Storage Recommendations
Keep the s'mores cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Tips and Tricks
- Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray, like Baker's Joy, so the cookies lift out easily.
- Save time using a roll of store-bought cookie dough instead of making your own.
- Use a cookie scoop to divide the dough into 24 cups evenly.
- Pulse the crackers in a food processor to get small crumbs/pieces. You can also place them in a ziplock bag and roll over it with a rolling pin.
- Do not overbake the dough; the cups will look undone when you remove them from the oven. Trust me and take them out for a softer center.
- Watch the marshmallows carefully when they are under the broiler! You do not want to burn your cookie cups. Well, unless you were one of those kids who always caught their marshmallows on fire, then have at it. Just remember that your house will smell like burnt sugar for hours.
- Allow the cups to cool in the pan for a few minutes so they come out without breaking.
- Wait to add the chocolate bar. The heat from the cookies and gooey marshmallows will cause the chocolate to melt so quickly.
- Press a miniature peanut butter cup into the center of the hot cookies so they look like these peanut butter brownie bites.
FAQs
Yes, you can use store-bought chocolate chip cookie dough to save time. Roll the dough in graham cracker crumbs and then proceed with the recipe.
Keep a close eye on the oven as you broil the marshmallows, and remove them as soon as they turn golden brown. It only takes a few seconds for them to go from toasted to burnt.
You can use a regular muffin tin, but the cookie cups will be larger, and you will need to bake them longer.
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Recipe
S’mores Cookie Cups
Chocolate chip cookie cups rolled in graham crackers and filled with chocolate and toasted marshmallows make it easy to enjoy a delicious campfire treat without all the mess.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers (3 full sheets)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 6 miniature Hershey's chocolate bars, broken into 24 pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a mini muffin tin that has 24 cavities.
- Beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat again.
- Slowly mix in the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and flour until a soft dough forms. Stir in the chocolate chips gently.
- Use a 1-tablespoon scoop to divide the dough into 24 balls. Roll the balls in the crushed graham cracker crumbs and place each one in the prepared mini muffin tin.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pan and gently press in the centers of the cookies with the back of the cookie scoop or a tart shaper.
- Turn the broiler on. Top each cookie with 4-5 miniature marshmallows. Place the pan on the lower shelf of the oven so the marshmallows don't burn. Toast for 30-60 seconds. Watch carefully and remove them once they start to get golden.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then use a butter knife to gently loosen them from the pan and lift them out. Cool 5 more minutes on a wire rack, then press a chocolate bar into the top of each one.
Notes
- Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray, like Baker's Joy, so the cookies lift out easily.
- Save time using a roll of store-bought cookie dough instead of making your own.
- Use a cookie scoop to divide the dough into 24 cups evenly.
- Pulse the crackers in a food processor to get small crumbs/pieces. You can also place them in a ziplock bag and roll over it with a rolling pin.
- Do not overbake the dough; the cups will look undone when you remove them from the oven. Trust me and take them out for a softer center.
- Watch the marshmallows carefully when they are under the broiler! You do not want to burn your cookie cups. Well, unless you were one of those kids who always caught their marshmallows on fire, then have at it. Remember that your house will probably smell like burnt sugar for hours.
- Allow the cups to cool in the pan for a few minutes so they come out without breaking.
- Wait to add the chocolate bar. The heat from the cookies and gooey marshmallows will cause the chocolate to melt so quickly.
- Press a miniature peanut butter cup into the center of the hot cookies, just like these peanut butter brownie bites.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 199Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 86mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 3g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
This post was first written in June 2014. It was updated and then republished in July 2024.
dina
it looks yummy!
Lindsay+@+Life,+Love+and+Sugar
I am in love with these - so cute!! And perfectly toasted! I love cookie cups, so many fun things you can do with them! Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Lindsay!
Amanda
These are so cute and fun! Love the chocolate the marshmallows are sitting in 🙂
Stephanie @ Plain Chicken
SO fun! Love that they are bite sized and keep your fingers from getting sticky.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Stephanie!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron
These are the cutest Jocelyn! I love anything mini and with s'mores it's the best! I love how few ingredients and how simple you've made these! Pinning 🙂
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon
These are absolutely adorable! What is it with kids and sticks? The second they find one, they need to wave it in everyone's face. Love this idea. Pinned.
Jocelyn Brubaker
So true! Haha! Thanks Lisa!
Chloe @ foodlikecake
So cute!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chloe! 🙂
Johlene
I saw these on Instagram and simply love the new phase seen everywhere on the web of cookie cups.. so darn cute! and to make smores of them even cuter! love love love 🙂
Kelly
Love these adorable cookie cups Jocelyn! Yay to no more pointy sticks in my face! Pinning:)
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Kelly! 🙂
Happy Valley Chow
Goodness gracious those look amazing! Great job as usual. Hope you're doing well 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Zainab
Goodbye sticking fingers and stains on shorts. These cookie cups are genius and ridiculously cute. Love love!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, thanks Zainab!
Jenn
Love these s'mores cups! Such a great idea on mixing graham crackers into the sugar cookie dough! 🙂
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen
This is freaking AWESOME!! Love me some cookie cups and freaking love me some chocolate!! Way easier than real smores!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Elizabeth! 🙂
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
This is such a great idea! These would be perfect for slumber parties and summer nights when there is no way to make a campfire!
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking}
Can you believe s’mores isn’t a thing over here? I’m kinda on a mission to fix that because these are awesome. We’re obviously missing out!
Jocelyn Brubaker
That's craziness! You definitely need to fix that! 😉
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
These are simply fantastic, the most genius use of the sugar cookies I have seen girl!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Jocelyn! 🙂
Tanya
No, Licking the spoon afterward is a must 😉 These are so cute, not to mention they look so good.
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Oh these are adorable and a must-have! Perfect little summertime treats! pinned
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Averie! 😉
Librarian Lavender
As usual this looks absolutely fantastic! I love your recipes! Especially when they have chocolate in them!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent
I love smore anything... and these are so cute! I bet they taste delicious too 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Laura!