Let me tell you about the first time I made these Smores Cookie Cups Recipe. It was a rainy summer afternoon, and my three kids were bouncing off the walls. We needed a project.
This Smores Cookie Cups Recipe saved the day. The house filled with the warm scent of chocolate and toasted marshmallow. My youngest still asks for this Smores Cookie Cups Recipe every single weekend.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS SMORES COOKIE CUPS RECIPE
This Smores Cookie Cups Recipe is pure comfort in a bite. I love this Smores Cookie Cups Recipe because it gives you all the campfire flavor without the mess. You get a soft, buttery cookie cup.
Inside, you find melted chocolate and gooey marshmallow. This Smores Cookie Cups Recipe comes together fast with simple ingredients. My whole family agrees this Smores Cookie Cups Recipe is a winner for parties or a cozy night in.
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Smores Cookie Cups Recipe
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 24 cups 1x
- Diet: Standard
Description
Smores Cookie Cups Recipe: soft, buttery cookie cups filled with melted chocolate and gooey marshmallow, capturing all the campfire flavor without the mess. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
½ cup Butter, softened
½ cup Granulated sugar
½ cup Brown sugar, packed
1 large Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
½ teaspoon Baking soda
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Mini marshmallows
1 cup Chocolate chips or squares
½ cup Graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a mini muffin ti
- Cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture
- Stir in the graham cracker crumbs
- Press a rounded tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup, forming a small well
- Bake for 8 minutes
- Remove from oven. Fill each cup with chocolate chips and a few mini marshmallows
- Return to oven for 3-4 minutes, until marshmallows are puffed and golde
- Let cool completely in the pan before removing
Notes
Don't overbake the dough; cups continue cooking as they cool.
Press dough firmly into pan to prevent shrinking.
Line pan with paper liners for easy removal.
Cool completely to set structure.
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
Freeze in single layer for longer storage.
Reheat in microwave 10 seconds to restore gooey center.
Do not refrigerate; it dries out.
For extra toasty marshmallows, broil 30 seconds after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: smores, cookie cups, chocolate, marshmallow
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 ½ cups |
| Butter, softened | ½ cup |
| Granulated sugar | ½ cup |
| Brown sugar | ½ cup, packed |
| Egg | 1 large |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Baking soda | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
| Mini marshmallows | 1 cup |
| Chocolate chips or squares | 1 cup |
| Graham cracker crumbs | ½ cup |
SUBSTITUTIONS & VARIATIONS
You can easily tweak this Smores Cookie Cups Recipe. Use milk, dark, or white chocolate. Swap in a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free Smores Cookie Cups Recipe.
Add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough. For a fun twist, top with a whole toasted marshmallow instead of mini ones. This Smores Cookie Cups Recipe is very flexible.
You can easily tweak this Smores Cookie Cups Recipe to match your taste. For another toasty s’mores variation, check out Pop Tarts S’mores: A Toasty Treat.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a mini muffin tin.
- Cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Stir in the graham cracker crumbs.
- Press a rounded tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup, forming a small well.
- Bake for 8 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Fill each cup with chocolate chips and a few mini marshmallows.
- Return to oven for 3-4 minutes, until marshmallows are puffed and golden.
- Let cool completely in the pan before removing. This Smores Cookie Cups Recipe is now ready.
PRO TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Don’t overbake the dough. The cups continue cooking as they cool. For the best Smores Cookie Cups Recipe, press the dough firmly into the pan.
This prevents the cups from shrinking. Always line your pan with paper liners for easy removal. Let the Smores Cookie Cups Recipe cool completely to set the structure.

Don’t overbake the dough, as the cups continue cooking as they cool. While you’re mastering oven timings, you might also enjoy Frozen Chicken Nuggets Air Fryer: The Secret to Crispy, Golden Perfection for a savory snack.
STORAGE & REHEATING TIPS
Store these Smores Cookie Cups Recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer. Reheat a single cup in the microwave for 10 seconds.
This brings back the gooey center. Do not refrigerate this Smores Cookie Cups Recipe; it dries out.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS RECIPE
Serve this Smores Cookie Cups Recipe with a tall glass of cold milk. A scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side is also divine. For a grown-up treat, pair this Smores Cookie Cups Recipe with a hot coffee or a glass of red wine. Fresh berries balance the sweetness perfectly.

Serve this Smores Cookie Cups Recipe with a tall glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For a savory main dish to balance the sweetness, try Crispy Lemon Chicken Romano: Your New Favorite Italian Dinner.
FAQs
Can I make this Smores Cookie Cups Recipe ahead of time?
Yes. Prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Bake fresh when ready. This Smores Cookie Cups Recipe tastes best fresh.
Why did my cup collapse?
This happens if you overfill the dough. Use a scant tablespoon. Also, don’t skip the paper liners. Properly lining the pan ensures your Smores Cookie Cups Recipe holds its shape.
Can I use a regular muffin tin?
Absolutely. Double the dough amount for each cup. Adjust baking time to 12 minutes. This larger Smores Cookie Cups Recipe works great for a bigger dessert.
How do I get the marshmallows extra toasty?
After baking, place the pan under the broiler for 30 seconds. Watch closely. This quick step makes your Smores Cookie Cups Recipe extra special.
S’mores are a classic campfire treat typically made with toasted marshmallow and chocolate sandwiched between graham crackers. This recipe transforms that concept into a portable cookie cup, drawing on the tradition of S’more for its flavor profile.
NUTRITION INFORMATION (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 210 |
| Total Fat | 10g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Carbohydrates | 29g |
| Sugar | 18g |
| Protein | 3g |
