Cast Iron Skillet Smores Cookie Recipe
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No one can resist the classic combination of chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers! Now picture taking those flavors and stacking them into your cast iron skillet to make a delicious Smore’s Cookie with a graham cracker cookie base topped with melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows.
Skillet Smores Cookie Recipe
Take all the best parts of a campfire s’more and transform it into a decadent, chewy cookie that’s just as fun to eat as it is to make. This smores cookie recipe starts with a graham cracker cookie crust that brings that iconic toasty flavor right to your oven. It truly smells so good!
Top it with gooey marshmallow creme and melted chocolate, this skillet cookie is the ultimate dessert for any occasion, whether it’s a backyard barbecue, a cozy family movie night, or something sweet to share with friends.
Get ready to indulge in a cookie that captures all the nostalgia of roasting marshmallows over an open fire—no camping required! Let’s dive into this easy, delicious recipe that will quickly become a favorite!
Recommended Equipment
- 12-inch cast iron skillet– this is the skillet I use to make skillet cookies in my kitchen
Why Bake in a Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron skillets are so easy to bake in, not only do they give rustic charm, but they are perfect for making the best giant cookies.
Cast iron skillets are for more than just making the perfect steak. They are great for making all kinds of simple desserts like this S’mores skillet cookie, a German chocolate skillet cookie, or even this peanut butter skillet cookie.
Cast iron is known for its even heat distribution, making the perfect crunchy outer crust and soft cookie center. Additionally, the beautiful non-stick surface means the cookie will easily be released from the pan and makes cleanup a breeze.
Can I Make This Without a Cast Iron Skillet?
If you don’t own a cast iron skillet this recipe can be made in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Just follow the recipe instructions the same, check for doneness after baking for 20 minutes.
Smores Cookie Ingredients
Get ready for the trifecta flavor combination of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows on a whole new level. Let’s walk through what you need to pick up to make this easy Smores cookie recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup + 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 cracker sheets)
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
How to make Smores Cookie in a Skillet
Now that you’ve got all the ingredients gathered, let’s walk through how to make the graham cracker cookie crust, then turn that into a smores skillet cookie.
- Mix the dry ingredients- start by whisking together the flour, graham cracker crumbs ( I make my own by placing the graham crackers into my food processor), cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars– in a separate mixing bowl combine the butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix with an electric mixer or by hand until well combined.
- Make the cookie dough– add half of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix with an electric mixer to combine. Add the remaining dry ingredients until a soft dough is formed.
- Press into the skillet– once the dough is made, press it into the cast iron skillet evenly along the bottom. Add the remaining graham cracker crumbs over the top of the cookie dough just before baking.
- Bake– bake the skillet cookie in a 325º F oven for 20-25 minutes. The edges should be golden brown and the center cooked through. Poke a toothpick into the center and if it comes out clean, the cookie is done.
- Add chocolate– place the milk chocolate chips on top of the graham cracker cookie as soon as it comes out of the oven. Allow the chocolate to melt, then spread evenly over the top of the cookie, leaving a space around the edge.
- Top with marshmallow fluff– lastly, add the marshmallow fluff. It is easiest to drop spoonfuls of marshmallow fluff over the top of the chocolate, then place the skillet back into the warm oven for just 1 minute. This will soften the marshmallow making it easy to spread. Then place the skillet under the broiler on the top rack and toast the marshmallow on top. This will only take about a minute.
Don’t leave your toasting marshmallow unattended, nobody wants a burnt marshmallow.
How to Serve and Storage
Serve this warm Smores cookie recipe right out of the skillet! The cookie will be soft and gooey, the chocolate melty and the marshmallow cooked just right.
The cookie base will be more soft and crumbly while it is warm, but will set up a little more as it cools.
This cookie can be stored in an airtight container on the countertop for up to 3 days, it won’t be as good as the first day, but all the delicious smores flavors will be there.
Want to make it even better? Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds!
Cast Iron Skillet Smores Cookie Recipe
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Other Skillet Desserts to Try:
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Cast Iron Skillet Smores Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup + 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325º F. Add oil if needed to a 12 inch cast iron skillet
- In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl combine butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla with an electric mixer until well blended.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough is formed.
- Press the dough into the cast iron skillet. Top with the additional graham cracker crumbs and press into the dough before baking.
- Bake the cookie for 20-25 minutes, until golden on the edges and a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cookie.
- Top the warm cookie with the milk chocolate chips and spread across the top of the cookie as they melt.
- Lastly, drop spoonfuls of marshmallow cream over the top of the cookie and melted chocolate. Place the skillet back into the warm oven for 1 minute, then spread the soft marshmallow fluff over the top. To toast the marshmallow place it under the broiler on the top rack for 1 minute. Don't leave unattended.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are just an estimate of the ingredients listed.
- For the graham cracker crumbs, I prefer to make the crumbs added to the cookie finer and the 1/4 cup placed on top a little more coarse.
- Store in an airtight container on the countertop for up to 3 days. Do not store in the cast iron skillet.
- to make ahead, bake the graham cracker cookie and add the chocolate and marshmallow before serving, just use the oven to heat and melt the chocolate and marshmallow fluff
