Close-up of gooey viral s’mores cookies with melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows oozing between golden cookie layers.

Viral S’mores Cookie Recipe

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Gooey, golden, and totally irresistible

Craving a cozy treat that tastes like campfire nostalgia meets cookie heaven? These Viral S’mores Cookies are everything you love about classic s’mores melty chocolate, golden marshmallows, and buttery cookie dough all baked into one warm, gooey bite. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or when you just need something sweet and fun! The best part? You don’t need a campfire (or a ton of time). With a few pantry staples and 20 minutes, you’ll have bakery-worthy cookies that look amazing and taste even better. Get ready to wow your friends and your Pinterest feed with this viral-worthy dessert sensation!

Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 12 cookies

Ingredients List

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (plus extra for topping)
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips
  • 4 graham crackers, broken into small pieces

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free:

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cooling rack

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugars together in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes). 🍯
  3. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly fold dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
  5. Stir in chocolate, marshmallows, and graham cracker bits. Save a few for topping! 🍫
  6. Scoop dough (about 2 tbsp each) onto baking sheet, spacing evenly.
  7. Top each cookie with a few extra marshmallows and chocolate pieces.
  8. Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are golden but centers look soft.
  9. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes (cookies will firm up slightly).
  10. Serve warm for maximum gooey magic! ✨🔥

Pro Tips

  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days. Reheat 10 seconds in the microwave for gooeyness!
  • Substitutions: Use milk chocolate or dark chocolate chunks for different flavor vibes.
  • Meal Prep: Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months bake straight from frozen.
  • Serving Ideas: Stack them with toasted marshmallows for a s’mores cookie sandwich!

Nutrition Table

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 cookie2103g28g10g1g18g