These S'mores Cookie Cups have a buttery graham cracker bottom topped with a marshmallow and a piece of Hershey milk chocolate bar on top!
An easy oven-baked treat that allows you to enjoy a childhood favorite dessert without standing outside around a campfire; which makes them perfect all year long!
Check out all the other easy cookie recipes for more easy desserts and treats to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Just like my recipe for Air Fryer S'mores and S'mores Cookies, you can skip the campfire and enjoy this delicious summery treat all year long by baking them in the oven!
Now, here's a little secret...can you believe I didn't have my first s'more until I moved to Pennsylvania 20 years ago? There weren't too many opportunities for campfires growing up in Queens, NY!
And now I'm sharing with you this incredible recipe for S'mores Cookie Cups which tastes just like you're sitting in front of a campfire enjoying that delicious treat.
Looking for more Easy Desserts? Try my Peanut Butter Crescent Rolls, Homemade Brownies or my 3 Ingredient Oreo Cookie Truffles.
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Kit Kat S'mores
Kit Kats make a delicious addition to s'mores! They add a crunchy, creamy texture and a chocolatey flavor that everyone loves.
The next time you're enjoying a backyard campfire, replace the traditional chocolate candy bar with a Kit Kat Bar by breaking up the pieces and layer them in between the roasted marshmallows and graham crackers.
Check out these easy recipes for Walking Smores or S'mores Cups...all the deliciousness of our favorite campfire treat but in easy-to-carry treats!
You could even use Kit Kat Candy Bars for this recipe if you wanted to! If you wanted to change the recipe to a try these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Cups!
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Ingredients
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Substitutions and Variations
You can definitely swap out the traditional Hershey chocolate candy bar and use another favorite such as any of the following:
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cups - you can use either the mini or regular size candies.
- Chocolate Kisses - maybe even chocolate kisses with nuts!
- Bite-sized Candy Bars - there are so many now that it might be hard to choose. Definitely try Snickers or Kit Kat to start.
- You could even try replacing the candy bars completely and use hazelnut spread or maybe even peanut butter!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted butter.
Step 2: Put 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner-lined cupcake pan.
Step 3: Press the crumbs firmly into the pan to form small cups, using either your fingers or the back of a spoon. You can also use a Pastry Dough Tart Tamper.
Step 4: Bake at 350 for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the edges are slightly browned. Use kitchen scissors to halve the marshmallows. Cut them across the shorter dimension to obtain two circular pieces from each marshmallow.
Step 5: Place the tray back in the oven for a few additional minutes, or until the marshmallows are softened and starting to melt.
Step 6: Break the chocolate candy bar into pieces and place one piece on top of each graham cracker cookie crust.
Step 7: Allow the cookie cups to cool for 15 minutes, then carefully remove them from the pan.
Step 8: Cool completely before serving.
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Storage and Freezing Tips
Refrigerator: Make sure you allow the cookies to cool completely. Then place the cookies in an airtight container.
Place layers of parchment paper in between if you have to stack the cookies. Otherwise the marshmallows might stick to the bottom of the cookie laying on top of them.
Store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezer: I would not freeze these cookies. The baked marshmallows will not have the same flavor and texture once they have been frozen.
Top Tip
Don't forget to cut the marshmallows in half the short way so you end up with two circular pieces of marshmallows. You could also use a knife to cut them in half. Spray the knife with cooking spray so the marshmallow doesn't stick.
What can you use for s'mores instead of graham crackers?
You can use a variety of items in place of graham crackers when making s'mores. Traditional substitutes include sugar cookies, vanilla wafers, or shortbread cookies. You could also use animal crackers, Teddy Graham crackers and even Nutter Butter Cookies.
What candy bars are good for s'mores?
Try substituting a Reese's Peanut Butter cup in place of a milk chocolate candy bar the next time you're making s'mores. Chocolate candy bars are a great addition to s'mores. You can also get creative and use other types of candy, such as Twix, Snickers, Milky Way, and Kit Kats!
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S'mores Cookie Cups
Ingredients
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Method
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted butter.
- Spray a 24 cup mini muffin pan with non-stick baking spray.
- Divide the graham cracker crumb mixture evenly between the 24 cup mini muffin pan. Press the crumbs down and up the sides of each cup to form little cups. You can use your fingers, a pastry dough tart tamper or the back of a spoon.
- Bake the graham cracker crusts in a preheated 350°F degree oven for about 4 minutes or until the crusts are golden brown.
- Cut each marshmallow in half so you now have 24 round marshmallows. Place one marshmallow on top of each graham cracker cup; cut side down.
- Set the oven to broil and return the muffin pan under the broiler for about 1 to 2 minutes or just until the marshmallows are slightly softened and lightly browned. Watch the tray closely as marshmallows can burn fast.
- Remove the muffin pan from the oven and top each marshmallow with one piece of the chocolate bar.
- Allow the cookie cups to cool for about 15 minutes before using a butter knife to gently lift them out of the pan.
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Let us know how it was!This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2012 with new information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Beth says
Such a DELICIOUS treat, Lois!
We will be featuring you starting Wednesday at the Creative Crafts Linky Party! Pinned and shared!
Creatively, Beth
Lois says
Thank you Beth!
Mary @ potsandplanes.com says
Omg these look so yummy! I love smores! I pinned, I printed and I shared a link to your recipe on my Friday Favourites post this week. Cant wait to make these.
Lois says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Esmé Slabbert says
Oh my word, looking so so good and yummy in the extreme.
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Lois says
Thanks for visiting! I do join the party every week!
Patsy says
I came over from Weekend Potluck to get this great looking recipe. I will be visiting my great-grandson in a couple of weeks, and I think it would be fun to make these. I am a new follower on GFC. Paysu
Substance of Living says
These look YUMMY! I can see serving these cupcakes at our next block party or after grilling by the pool.
Thank you for sharing!
Thistle Cove Farm says
I really need to get my fire pit going so I can make smores...thanks for this recipe.
My weekend started with a Bingo Benefit for our volunteer fire department, today babysitting a friend's children, tonight an auction and tomorrow...REST! after church.
Maple Lane says
These look delicious. I'll pass along the recipe to my sis for her grands. Enjoy the weekend, Lois.
Cheryl @ The Farmer's Daughter says
Oh Lois, this looks so good! We love to make s'mores when we have the firepit going. I'll be trying this for sure. Thanks!
Have a great weekend!
Chatty Crone says
Okay my grandson is going to LOVE these. Thanks. sandie
My Journey With Candida says
Those sound so good. I have to pass on them though... darn it anyway.
The only plans I have for this weekend is heading to a community sale that friends of ours are having.
Have a GREAT weekend Lois
Elena says
Now those look so yummy. I will have to try that soon! I love your Mother's Day gift. I would really like one 🙂 We are going to have a low key weekend as my hubby will be on call so we can't go far or get too committed to something.
Debbie says
You and the colonel sure maintain nice trim figures for people who get such yummy things to eat! I wish I could. Those look good!
Debbie
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook says
They look fantastic!
Blondee says
YUM! How easy and fun! I would have to buy extra chocolate to make these, though...you always should test a LOT of it beforehand to make sure it's not poisonous or has gone bad, etc.
Sandra says
Those look really good 🙂
Love your Mother's Day gift, it's actually on my wish list as well LOL
Christine says
You have a sweet tooth that matches mine, Lois!
This is a big weekend here in the UK for the Queen's 60th Jubilee celebrations. We'll go see fireworks and also the Olympic torch passes through our town on Monday which is a national holiday!
Enjoy your weekend!
Miss Debbie says
looks yummy! would be a great treat for our family vacation to the beach in july! hubby and i are at the beach right now for a long weekend. so happy to get away...it has been a very hectic year for us. i didn't get to answer your tues question on time but here's why i can't die.....i am the only one who wipes up crumbs,scrubs toilets, and remembers ANYTHING!!! 🙂
Jill says
Those look so good! Your Mother's Day gift looks like fun too. Enjoy playing with it!
Debra says
These look amazing! Seriously who doesn't love smores. 🙂
Debbie says
Good morning! These look really good. I know my grands would LOVE them, and they look easy enough...perfect for them to make with me. Hope you have a good week-end.
Pray for me if you think about it. I am having a test done on Mon. and I have to "prep" for it on Sun. I am DREADING the whole thing...such a baby.
HUGS
Cranberry Morning says
Oh my! Don't let Mayor Bloomberg see these. He might get on a campaign to outlaw them in NYC! 🙂
allisamazing says
My family is crazy about smores and these look so simple to make and yummy! Love your Mother's Day present. I have one of those on my wish list 🙂