Baked S’mores Cookie Cups

These little S’mores Cookie Cups are all fun. They’re cute and taste just like the real deal. And really, how could you not love the flavours of our beloved s’mores, baked right into a cookie? No need for a bonfire, you can make the toasted marshmallow treat right in your own oven, and now, all year round.

I’ve been craving s’mores for weeks now. The sweet treat is always such a fun dessert, in the warmer months. Sitting around a bonfire, or fire pit, roasting marshmallows is summer at its finest. A tradition, I can’t wait to share with my kids. However, we don’t have a fire pit, nor do I want to sit out in the humidity. Roasting marshmallows is for cool summer nights.

S’mores are for the nights after you’ve been swimming all day. You’ve finally put on something dry, usually sweats, there’s a chill in the air, but the fire is hot and crackling. It’s quiet, except for the sound of the gentle waves against the shore. You’re armed with a twig trimmed to a point and your marshmallow is ready and set. These are the nights you make s’mores, can you see it?

If, like us, you don’t have a lake to visit every weekend, or a fire pit. I found this fun post online at Nest of Posies on how you can turn a terra cotta pot into a mini s’mores cooker. I can’t wait to give this a try and get back to summer traditions. There might not be a cool lake nearby or a fire pit in my backyard, but I can adjust the a/c and pretend, right? OR we can all make these S’mores Cookie Cups, because, dare I say this, they might just be better than the original?!

Now, in full disclosure, I’ve never been the biggest fan of graham crackers, they’re just too hard for me, a little too hard for that gooey bite. Besides, isn’t a s’more meant to be pure comfort? I want a soft cookie, like these cookie cups, that have actual graham cracker crumbs mixed in. You still get the flavours of the real deal, but a version that is soft enough to indent and fill with a little pool of milk chocolate. Top it all with a toasted marshmallow and you’ve got yourself a new better twist on the summer classic.

How to Make S’mores Cookie Cups

Start by making your cookie dough. Cream together the brown sugar and butter until it’s nice and fluffy. Then, add in the vanilla and egg and beat until it’s all combined. I stir together all my dry ingredients, including the graham cracker crumbs and then roll a tablespoonful into a ball and put them into a mini muffin tin. Bake the cookies for nine minutes or until golden brown and then remove them from the oven and immediately press the back of a rounded teaspoon into the cup, essentially creating an indent.

While the cookies are baking, make the milk chocolate ganache. I scald the milk in the microwave, just until it starts to bubble and then pour it over my chocolate chips. Let the mixture sit for a minute and then stir and stir and stir until it’s all melted and smooth. Next, using the same measuring spoon, add a full teaspoon to each indent, without overflowing it.

Finally, top each chocolate filled indent with a marshmallow that’s been cut in half horizontally. Essentially, you’ll be creating two squatty marshmallows, when they are cut. Toast these under the broiler until they puff up and turn golden brown. Apparently, marshmallows can catch fire in the oven! It’s never happened to me, but I never leave these unattended and I always watch them very closely. It only takes a couple minutes to get the marshmallows golden and toasted. Right out of the oven is the best way to eat these. In fact, the next day, I will pop a couple of these bites into the microwave for a few seconds just to warm them up.

This is a fun new twist on the original s’more. One that will have you enjoying the summer treat, all year long. It’s the best of both worlds, ditch the hard graham crackers, for a softer cookie cup but keep all the flavour, and fill it with chocolate and top it with a toasted marshmallow. It’s a delicious twist on a s’more, maybe even better than the original.

Loved Baked S’mores Cookie Cups? Check out these other delicious dessert recipes, I’m sure they’ll hit the spot:

• Milky Way Rice Krispies Squares
• Peanut Butter Pie
• Disappearing Chicago Style Puffcorn

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