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Cookie Dough S'mores Bars

These cookie dough s'mores bars are everything you've ever dreamed of. Ooey, gooey cookie dough layered between graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate. Is there anything better?!
Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:25 mins
Total Time:1 hr
Course: Dessert, Indulgent, party, sweet treat
Keyword: cookie dough, cookie dough s'mores bars, dessert, Indulgent, party, pistachio bars, s'mores, shareable, sweet treat
Servings: 16 people
Author: Gabi Fletcher

Equipment

  • 1 food processor see notes * if you do not have one!

Ingredients

For the graham cracker crust:

  • 18 full graham cracker sheets 2 full packages (plus extra, if desired)
  • ¾ cup melted butter salted is my personal fav!
  • ¼ cup white sugar

For the cookie dough layer:

  • 2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips any chocolate works! plus more for topping!
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 3 crushed graham crackers

Instructions

  • First, preheat the oven to 350° F and grease a 9x13 inch glass baking pan. You can also use a dark metal baking pan, but the time will decrease slightly. (You will bake for 20 minutes to start with, then you will adjust from there.)

For the graham cracker crust:

  • In a food processor (see notes if you don't have one) add the graham cracker sheets, melted butter, and sugar. Process until the mixture looks like wet sand.
  • Next, firmly and evenly press the graham cracker crust mixture into the bottom of the baking pan. I like to use the bottom of a drinking glass, but your fingers will work well too!

For the cooke dough: See notes if you are using store-bought*

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and packed brown sugar. Mix with hand beaters until creamy, about 1 minute.
  • Then, add the vanilla extract and eggs (one at a time). Beat until fully combined and scrape the sides of the bowl.
  • Now add the flour, baking soda, and salt and beat until the dough comes together. Leave some streaks of flour so you don't over mix.
  • Finally, add the chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and additional graham cracker sheets (crushed and broken into small pieces). Mix the toppings in with a spatula until all the goodies are evenly distributed.
  • Next, use a large ice cream or cookie dough scoop to drop large balls of cookie dough on top of the graham crust. Once all the dough is on top of the crust, use a spatula to evenly spread the dough over the crust.
  • Sprinkle additional mini marshmallows and chocolate chips on top of the cookie dough before placing the pan into the oven. Bake for 25-28 minutes. Adjust the timing as needed depending on what pan you use.
  • Let the bars cool for a minimum of 30 minutes before enjoying! A lot of times I bake these bars the night before I'm serving them. They are still so soft and gooey, but they stay uniform and aren't messy when they are sliced.
  • Store any leftovers covered at room temperature for up to a week!

Notes

*Store bought cookie dough: Use 24 oz of softened cookie dough or about a 2 inch layer above the crust.
If you are using store-bought cookie dough, follow the same directions for the crust. Then take the softened cookie dough and add the mini marshmallows, crushed graham crackers, and any more chocolate chips if desired. Once the dough has all the toppings distributed, resume and scoop the cookie dough on top of the crust. Follow all other directions the same! However, be cautious about the baking time. Depending on what cookie dough (and how much) is used the bars may bake faster or slower.