Introduction
Peanut Butter Cup S’mores Cookies take everything you love about classic campfire s’mores and elevate it with creamy peanut butter cups. Gooey marshmallows, melty chocolate, buttery graham cracker flavor, and rich peanut butter come together in one soft, decadent cookie. These cookies are fun, nostalgic, and wildly addictive—perfect for parties, bake sales, or anytime you crave an over-the-top treat.
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Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 12 mini peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
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Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
- Cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt separately.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Stir in crushed graham crackers, chocolate chips, and peanut butter cups.
2. Chill the Dough
- Chill for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
3. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Press a few mini marshmallows on top of each cookie.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
4. Cool & Set
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
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Methods (Baking Techniques)
- Creaming method for soft texture
- Chilling method to control spread
- Layering method for gooey centers
- Short bake method for chewy cookies
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History
S’mores originated in early 20th-century American camping culture, combining graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. Peanut butter cups later became a popular upgrade. This cookie brings those nostalgic flavors into a modern, bakery-style dessert.
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Benefits
- Rich, indulgent treat
- Perfect for sharing
- Nostalgic comfort flavors
- Customizable with different chocolates
- Crowd-pleasing dessert
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Formation (Structure & Texture)
- Edges: Lightly crisp
- Center: Gooey and soft
- Toppings: Melty marshmallow and chocolate pockets
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Lovers (Who Loves These Cookies?)
- Peanut butter cup fans
- S’mores lovers
- Party dessert enthusiasts
- Kids and adults alike
- Anyone who loves gooey cookies
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Conclusion
Peanut Butter Cup S’mores Cookies deliver everything you want in a dessert—warm nostalgia, gooey indulgence, and bold flavor in every bite. They’re fun, decadent, and impossible to resist.