Description
Indulge in these Salted Caramel Smores Cookie Bars, featuring a chewy cookie base, luscious salted caramel, chocolate chips, and gooey marshmallows. This recipe reimagines the classic campfire treat for easy baking and maximum enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 115g (0.5 cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted
- 100g (0.5 cup) Light Brown Sugar
- 100g (0.5 cup) Granulated Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla Extract
- 150g (1.25 cup) All-Purpose Flour
- 0.5 tsp (2.5ml) Baking Soda
- 0.25 tsp (1.25ml) Salt
- 120g (4oz) Dark Chocolate Chips (70% Cocoa)
- 120g (4oz) Mini Marshmallows
- 80g (0.75 cup) Crushed Graham Crackers, plus extra for topping
- 60g (0.25 cup) Unsalted Butter (for caramel)
- 100g (0.5 cup) Packed Light Brown Sugar (for caramel)
- 60ml (0.25 cup) Heavy Cream (for caramel)
- 0.5 tsp (2.5ml) Fine Sea Salt (for caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease/line a 20x20cm (8×8 inch) pan.
- Cream Sugars & Butter: Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar; whisk until smooth.
- Add Egg & Vanilla: Beat in egg and vanilla extract until emulsified.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Goodies: Gently fold in chocolate chips, marshmallows, and graham crackers.
- Make Salted Caramel: Melt butter, add brown sugar, then cream and salt; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Layer Batter & Caramel (Part 1): Spread half the batter, drizzle half the caramel, and swirl.
- Layer Batter & Caramel (Part 2): Top with remaining batter, drizzle with remaining caramel.
- Add Graham Cracker Topping: Sprinkle with remaining graham crackers.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool & Cut: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then cut into bars.
Notes
For a chewier texture, ensure butter is fully melted but not browned. Don’t overmix the dough to avoid tough bars. Cooling completely before cutting ensures clean slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: cookie bars,smore,salted caramel,chocolate,marshmallow,dessert,baking,easy
