Chaos Cake Smores Cookie Bars (Printable)

Multi-layered bars feature chocolate, graham, and marshmallows for a decadent, crowd-pleasing dessert option.

# Components:

→ Cookie Dough Layer

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
06 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

→ Smores Layers

10 - 8 full sheets graham crackers
11 - 2 cups mini marshmallows
12 - 8 ounces milk chocolate bars, broken into pieces

→ Topping

13 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
14 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
15 - 1 graham cracker, crushed

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until mixture is light and fluffy.
03 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition, followed by vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually blend dry mixture into wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
06 - Stir in semisweet chocolate chips evenly into cookie dough mixture.
07 - Evenly press half the cookie dough into prepared pan.
08 - Arrange graham cracker sheets over dough, breaking them to create a single, even layer.
09 - Distribute mini marshmallows and milk chocolate bar pieces evenly over the graham crackers.
10 - Drop remaining cookie dough by spoonfuls over the top; gently spread with spatula to cover.
11 - Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crushed graham cracker.
12 - Transfer pan to oven and bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until golden brown but still slightly gooey at the center.
13 - Allow bars to fully cool in pan before lifting out with parchment and cutting into portions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Brings together the best of cookies and smores in one treat
  • Perfect for sharing at gatherings or family weekends
02 -
  • For extra gooeyness, serve slightly warm
  • You can swap milk chocolate for dark or add a layer of peanut butter cups for more flavor
03 -
  • Cool bars completely before cutting for neat edges
  • Swap chocolate types and add extra marshmallows to change up the flavor
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