“Smookies” – The Ultimate S’mores Cookie Mashup!

Introduction & Inspiration

I’m an absolute believer that some of the best desserts are fun, creative mashups of our favorite classic treats, and these “Smookies” are a perfect example of that kind of genius! This recipe takes all the beloved components of a classic campfire s’more – a graham cracker base, a melty milk chocolate bar, and gooey marshmallows – and then covers the entire thing with a round of chocolate chip cookie dough before baking. It’s a self-contained, ooey, gooey s’mores cookie that is as fun to make as it is to eat!

My inspiration for diving into this recipe came from wanting that delicious, messy, campfire s’mores experience without needing an actual campfire. This oven-baked version promises all the melty, gooey, chocolatey goodness, with the added bonus of a soft-baked chocolate chip cookie on top. Using pre-made refrigerated cookie dough makes it incredibly easy and accessible for a last-minute treat.

My goal is to guide you through creating these wonderfully simple and satisfying Smookies. We’ll cover the easy assembly process and the baking that transforms these stacked ingredients into a warm, gooey, and absolutely irresistible dessert. They are perfect for parties, sleepovers, or anytime you need a fun and comforting sweet treat.

Let’s get ready to bake up some s’mores cookie magic!

Nostalgic Appeal / Comfort Food Connection

These “Smookies” are a powerhouse of nostalgic comfort, brilliantly combining two of the most beloved American treats: s’mores and chocolate chip cookies. S’mores themselves are the quintessential campfire dessert, evoking happy memories of summer camps, backyard bonfires, toasted marshmallows, and gooey, messy fun. The combination of graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow is pure childhood joy.

Chocolate chip cookies, warm from the oven, are another iconic comfort food, representing home, simple pleasures, and the perfect pairing for a glass of milk. This recipe takes that familiar, comforting cookie and uses it as a delicious blanket for a classic s’more.

The act of assembling these Smookies is fun and playful, reminiscent of building s’mores but with a creative twist. It’s a simple, satisfying process that taps into the joy of creating a unique, indulgent treat from familiar, well-loved components.

Making and eating a Smookie feels like indulging in the ultimate comfort food hybrid – a warm, gooey, chocolatey, and crunchy treat that delivers a double dose of delicious nostalgia.

Homemade Focus (Effortless Assembly, Fun Creation)

While this “Smookies” recipe cleverly utilizes several convenient, store-bought ingredients (refrigerated cookie dough, graham crackers, chocolate bars, marshmallows) for maximum ease, the “homemade” aspect shines through in the fun, creative assembly process. You’re taking these classic components and transforming them into a unique baked good that feels special and thoughtfully crafted.

I absolutely love recipes that deliver a huge “wow” factor with minimal fuss, and this one is a champion. There’s no mixing of batters or complex techniques involved. The entire process is a simple, satisfying act of stacking: graham cracker, chocolate, marshmallow halves, and a cookie dough round.

Even though it uses shortcuts, you are still the one creating this unique confection. The act of carefully layering each component and then baking them until the cookie is golden and the marshmallow is gooey and slightly toasted creates a dessert experience that is entirely homemade in its final form and taste.

This recipe perfectly demonstrates how a bit of creative, homemade assembly can transform familiar treats into something new, exciting, and incredibly delicious.

Flavor Goal

The primary flavor goal of these “Smookies” is a delightful explosion of classic s’mores and chocolate chip cookie flavors and textures in one cohesive bite. It aims for a warm, gooey, melty, chewy, and crunchy experience that is deeply satisfying and indulgent.

The graham cracker half provides a crisp, slightly sweet, honey-graham flavored base that holds everything together.

The Hershey’s milk chocolate bar half melts into a luscious, sweet, creamy chocolate layer.

The marshmallow halves, placed on the chocolate, bake into a wonderfully gooey, slightly toasted, sweet marshmallow center that stretches with every bite.

The chocolate chip cookie dough round bakes on top, creating a soft, chewy, buttery cookie lid, studded with pockets of melted chocolate.

The overall effect is a multi-layered treat with a crisp base, a gooey marshmallow and chocolate center, and a soft-baked cookie top – the perfect s’mores and cookie fusion.

Ingredient Insights

Let’s explore the simple, classic components of these Smookies:

• Refrigerated Nestle Tollhouse chocolate chip cookie dough (30 oz roll): The key to making this recipe incredibly easy. Sliced into rounds, it becomes the perfect cookie “lid” for the s’mores stack.
• Graham crackers: The traditional s’mores base, providing a crisp, honey-graham flavor. 8 full sheets broken in half yields 16 bases.
• Hershey’s milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz each): The classic s’mores chocolate, chosen for its perfect melting quality and familiar sweet, milky flavor. Each bar is cut in half.
• Marshmallows: Provide the essential gooey, sweet, and slightly toasted flavor. Cutting large marshmallows in half is specified.
• Parchment paper: Essential for lining the baking sheet to prevent the graham crackers from sticking and to catch any marshmallow or chocolate ooze for easy cleanup.

The use of all pre-made, classic brand-name ingredients makes this recipe incredibly approachable and reliably delicious.

Essential Equipment

This recipe requires very basic baking tools:

• An Oven.
• A Large baking sheet: To bake the Smookies on.
• Parchment paper: Highly recommended for lining the baking sheet.
• A Sharp knife: For slicing the refrigerated cookie dough roll and potentially for halving the marshmallows if they are large.
• Serving spatula: For lifting the warm, gooey Smookies off the baking sheet.

Minimal equipment for a super easy and fun treat!

List of Ingredients with Measurements

Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:

• 1 roll (30 oz) refrigerated Nestle Tollhouse chocolate chip cookie dough
• 8 whole graham cracker sheets, broken in half to make 16 halves
• 8 Hershey’s milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz each), cut in half to make 16 halves
• 16 large marshmallows, halved
• (Parchment paper for lining baking sheet)

These quantities will yield 16 Smookies, though the recipe suggests baking them in two batches.

Have all components prepped and ready for assembly.

Step-by-Step Instructions (Easy S’mores Cookie Assembly!)

Let’s build and bake these fun and gooey “Smookies”:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Ingredients:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. If you need to bake in two batches, you can prep a second sheet or reuse the first one.
• Prepare your components: Slice the refrigerated cookie dough roll into 16 (approximately 1/2-inch thick) rounds. Cut the 16 large marshmallows in half crosswise. Ensure your graham crackers and chocolate bars are halved.

2. Assemble the “Smookie” Stacks:

• Place 6 to 8 graham cracker halves on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one (about 2-3 inches, as the cookie dough will spread).
• Top each graham cracker half with one half of a Hershey’s chocolate bar.
• Place two marshmallow halves, cut-side down, on top of each chocolate bar piece.

3. Top with Cookie Dough:

• Carefully take one round of the pre-sliced cookie dough and place it on top of each marshmallow-topped stack.
• Gently press the cookie dough down slightly to cover the marshmallows and chocolate, helping to seal them in.

4. Bake:

• Place the baking sheet with the assembled Smookies into the preheated oven.
• Bake for 16–19 minutes. For softer, gooier cookies, aim for 16–17 minutes. For slightly firmer, crispier cookies, aim for 18–19 minutes. The Smookies are done when the cookie dough on top is spread out and golden brown.

5. Cool and Repeat:

• Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Allow the hot Smookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5-10 minutes. They will be very gooey and need time to set up slightly.
• While the first batch cools, if you are baking in batches, assemble the next set on another prepared baking sheet and bake.
• Use a spatula to carefully transfer the slightly cooled Smookies to a serving plate or wire rack.

6. Serve:

• Serve the Smookies warm while the marshmallow and chocolate are still gooey and melted. Enjoy!

The simple stacking assembly is fun for all ages!

Troubleshooting

Even simple recipes can have gooey challenges:

• Problem: Marshmallows oozed out excessively and burned on the baking sheet.
  • Solution: Ensure the cookie dough round on top is large enough to drape over the marshmallows and create a decent seal around the edges. Don’t press down so hard that the marshmallow is forced out the sides before baking. Some ooze is normal and part of the fun! Using parchment paper makes cleanup easy.
• Problem: Cookie dough spread too much and ran off the graham cracker.
  • Solution: Ensure your refrigerated cookie dough is still well-chilled when you place it on top. If your kitchen is very warm, work quickly. Leaving ample space between Smookies on the baking sheet prevents them from merging into one giant Smookie.
• Problem: Graham cracker bottom burned.
  • Solution: Oven temperature might be too high, or the baking sheet was placed too close to the bottom heating element. Bake on a middle rack. Using parchment paper can also help prevent scorching. Check for doneness at the earlier end of the bake time.
• Problem: Marshmallows seem to have disappeared.
  • Solution: This can happen! Marshmallows melt significantly when baked. The gooey texture should still be there, but they won’t look like distinct marshmallow pieces inside. This is normal and delicious.

A little bit of marshmallow ooze is a sign of a perfectly gooey Smookie!

Tips and Variations

Let’s customize this fun s’mores-cookie hybrid:

• Tip: Use fresh marshmallows for the best gooey melt. Older marshmallows can sometimes be drier.
• Variation: Instead of milk chocolate Hershey’s bars, use Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme bars, dark chocolate bars, or even Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (whole thin cups or chopped regular cups) for a different flavor profile.
• Tip: If the refrigerated cookie dough is too soft to slice neatly, chill it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
• Variation: Use different types of refrigerated cookie dough, like peanut butter cookie dough or double chocolate chip cookie dough.
• Tip: For easy cleanup, do not skip lining your baking sheet with parchment paper!
• Variation: Sprinkle a few mini chocolate chips or a different type of sprinkle on top of the cookie dough before baking for a decorative touch.
• Variation: If you prefer homemade, you can use your favorite chocolate chip cookie dough recipe. Chill the dough well, then form it into flat rounds to place on top of the marshmallow stacks.

A fantastic base for all sorts of creative s’mores-inspired treats!

Serving and Pairing Suggestions

“Smookies” are a warm, gooey, and indulgent treat perfect for sharing.

Serving: Best served warm, within about 10-30 minutes of coming out of the oven, for the ultimate gooey marshmallow and melted chocolate experience.

Pairing & Occasions:

• Party Favorite: Perfect for kids’ birthday parties, sleepovers, or any casual get-together.
• Fun Dessert: A fantastic and easy dessert after a family dinner.
• With Milk: An absolute must! A cold glass of milk is the perfect companion for a warm, gooey Smookie.
• A La Mode: For ultimate decadence, serve a warm Smookie with a small scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

They are designed for fun, messy, delicious enjoyment!

Nutritional Information

This is an indulgent dessert made with cookie dough, chocolate, and marshmallows. Nutritional info is highly approximate (per Smookie, assuming 16):

• Calories: 250-350+
• Fat: 12-18+ grams
• Saturated Fat: 6-10+ grams (from butter in cookie dough, chocolate)
• Cholesterol: 10-20+ mg
• Sodium: 150-250+ mg
• Total Carbs.: 35-45+ grams
• Dietary Fiber: 1-2 grams
• Sugars: 20-30+ grams (High from cookie dough, chocolate, marshmallow)
• Protein: 2-4 grams

Definitely a special occasion treat, high in sugar and fat. Enjoy every delicious, gooey bite!

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Recipe Summary and Q&A

Let’s conclude with a summary and common questions:

Recipe Summary:

“Smookies” (S’mores Cookies) are an easy baked treat made by layering a half Hershey’s milk chocolate bar and two marshmallow halves on top of a graham cracker square. This stack is then covered with a round of refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough and baked until the cookie is golden brown and the inside is gooey and melted.

Q&A:

Q: Can I assemble these ahead of time? A: Yes, you can assemble the Smookies on the baking sheet, then cover and refrigerate them for a few hours (or up to 24 hours) before baking. Baking from cold might require an extra minute or two in the oven. This is a great way to prep for a party.

Q&A: How do I store leftover Smookies? A: Store cooled Smookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. The marshmallow will become chewier and less gooey as they cool completely.

Q&A: How do I reheat leftovers? A: For a warm, gooey experience, you can reheat them briefly in a microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a toaster oven or regular oven at a low temperature (300°F) for a few minutes until warmed through.

Q&A: Can I use homemade cookie dough? A: Absolutely! Prepare your favorite chocolate chip cookie dough recipe. Chill it well, then form it into flat rounds approximately the size of the graham cracker square and use it as the topping.

Q&A: What if I only have mini marshmallows? A: You can use mini marshmallows. Instead of two large halves, create a small pile of mini marshmallows (about 1-2 tablespoons worth) on top of the chocolate before covering with the cookie dough.