These sweet Dirty S’mores Cookies are simple, chewy and coated in graham cracker crumbs to make them a little “dirty”!
Did you know that August 10th is National S’mores Day? It’s true. It is.
Did you also know that August 10th is my birthday. Coincidence? I think not.
Isn’t it crazy these days how every single day is National “Something” Day. Did you know July 3rd is National Compliment Your Mirror Day. No really. Really. Google it.
Also, might I just say that August is National Eat Dessert First month. Which I have to say is CRAZY, because the subtitle of my book is Always Eat Dessert First. It’s like the universe KNOWS ME!
So since I was born on National S’mores Day and also born in National Eat Dessert First month I feel like my life finally makes sense. Thank you to the folks who invent these holidays. I like it.
Except for the person who invented March 3rd’s holiday. Creepy man.
But back to these cookies. These are a spin on my Dirty Chocolate Chip Cookies that I love so much. When I made them I got a message from a reader that I should switch the recipe a little and make a s’mores version. Well, you guys are smart indeed.
The cookie dough itself is very simple. I used the Jet Puffed Mallow Bits in these. I am mildly obsessed with the little dehydrated mallows. I find them at Target and Walmart pretty easily.
Let the dough chill for at least an hour so. It’s easier to handle when it’s chilled.
Meanwhile pulverize some graham crackers, you’ll need about a cup of fine crumbs…
Then scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough of roll it into a ball.
Coat the cookie dough ball in graham cracker crumbs and place on a baking sheet 2 inches apart.
When they’re baked they will look gorgeous and crackly…
We all loved these cookies so so much! Have a great National S’mores day!!
PrintDirty S’mores Cookies
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, cold cubed
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
- 1 egg plus 1 yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 ( 3 ounce) container Jet Puffed Mallow Bits
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 6–7 full sheets pulverized)
Instructions
- In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix the butter and sugar together on medium high speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, yolk, vanilla, salt and baking soda and continue mixing for 1 more minute until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Turn the mixer to low and add in the flour, mixing until just combined.
- With mixer still on low add in the chocolate chips and Mallow Bits until evenly incorporated.
- Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl. Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the cookie dough and roll it into a ball. Place the ball into the graham cracker crumbs and coat evenly.
- Place the dough onto the baking sheet 2- inches apart and bake for 9-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Help! I made the Dirty S’mores cookie recipe as directed but the dough was very thick—it broke my cookie scoop. The cookies tasted great but were very heavy. What did I do wrong?
Why cold cut butter? I am new to cookie baking and am curious.
Cold butter is easier to cube and easier to cream with sugars. Honestly I have used room temp too and it works fine but cubing is easier if cold. Also I sometimes don’t have time to wait for butter to get to room temp so I end up using cold despite recipe instructions.
Can someone tell me if that is self- rising flour or plain flour?
just all purpose flour!
When I make s’more cookies I normally put some pulverize graham crackers in with the flour. Do you think if I did that with this recipe that the graham cracker taste would be overwhelming?
Happy belated birthday! Hope it was a good one. I believe my boys will love these cookies…and the tamale pie will be our dinner one night!
Happy Birthday!