Chewy & Sweet! Oreo S’mores Cookies
Chewy & Sweet! Oreo S’mores Cookies
[Perfect for Singles!] Easy Homemade Oreo & Marshmallow S’mores Cookies Recipe
Living alone doesn’t mean you have to give up delicious baking! As a baking enthusiast, I’ve crafted a perfectly portioned and incredibly simple Oreo S’mores Cookies recipe ideal for single households. Experience the fantastic combination of the popular Oreo cookie and sweet marshmallows, creating a cookie that’s crisp on the outside and delightfully chewy on the inside. This recipe makes approximately 6 cookies.
Basic Dough Ingredients- 90g unsalted butter
- 50g brown sugar
- 30g granulated sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature, removed from fridge 1 hour prior)
- 2-3 drops vanilla extract or oil
- 140g all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt (approx. 0.5g)
- 2g baking powder
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 90g of butter. You can melt the butter gently in the microwave for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or use a double boiler by placing a bowl over simmering water. Stir until the butter is completely melted and smooth.
Step 2
Add 50g of brown sugar and 30g of granulated sugar to the melted butter. Use a whisk or spatula to mix well until the sugar is incorporated and the mixture becomes creamy. It’s best if the sugar crystals are partially dissolved, creating a smooth texture.
Step 3
Prepare 1 egg that has been at room temperature for at least 1 hour (not cold). Whisk the egg lightly. Gradually add the whisked egg to the butter-sugar mixture in 2-3 additions, mixing well after each addition. Adding a cold egg all at once can cause the mixture to separate, so be mindful of this. Finally, add 2-3 drops of vanilla extract (or oil) for a lovely aroma.
Step 4
Now it’s time to add the dry ingredients. Sift 140g of all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and 2g of baking powder together into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Sifting helps break up any lumps in the flour and incorporates air, leading to a softer cookie.
Step 5
Add the sifted dry ingredients to the dough. Using a spatula or scraper, gently mix using a ’11’ motion (cutting through the dough). Avoid overmixing, as this can make the cookies tough. Mix just until you no longer see streaks of flour, ensuring the dry ingredients are incorporated without overworking the dough.
Step 6
Prepare 8 Oreo cookies for the dough. Placing the Oreos in a zip-top bag and crushing them with a rolling pin or bottle is a convenient method. Crushing them into moderately sized pieces, rather than powder, will provide a more pleasant texture.
Step 7
Add the crushed Oreo cookie pieces to the dough. Gently mix again with the spatula, ensuring the Oreo pieces are evenly distributed throughout the dough. Make sure the Oreo bits are well combined with the dough.
Step 8
Wrap the finished dough in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. This chilling period will firm up the dough, making it easier to shape. Be careful not to over-chill, as it can become too hard to handle.
Step 9
Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and divide it into approximately 6 equal portions. Roll each portion between your palms to form round, slightly flattened discs. Ensuring uniform size will help the cookies bake evenly.
Step 10
Gently press down on one of the round dough portions with your palm, creating an indentation in the center. Place 1 marshmallow into the indentation, then carefully gather the dough around the marshmallow to enclose it. It’s best if the marshmallow is mostly covered, with just a hint peeking through.
Step 11
Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Place the marshmallow-filled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. The cookies are ready when the marshmallows puff up and the tops begin to turn lightly golden. Watch carefully to prevent the marshmallows from burning.
Step 12
Remove the baked cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly. While the cookies are still a little warm, break each of the remaining 6 Oreo cookies in half. Gently press each Oreo half onto the puffed marshmallow on top of the cookie. The residual heat will help the marshmallow slightly melt and adhere the Oreo pieces. For an extra decorative touch, you can add designs with melted chocolate. Enjoy your delicious Oreo S’mores Cookies!
