Who else loves peanut butter s’more cookies, s’mores, and peanut butter cups? I decided to mix all three into one jumbo, gooey, chocolatey treat and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer. These Peanut Butter S’more Cookies are soft, warm, filled with a hidden nut butter cup, and topped with gooey marshmallows and melty chocolate chunks. They’re like a warm campfire hug in cookie form!
Method
Mix the dry stuff
Start by grabbing a medium-sized mixing bowl and whisking together all the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mixing them separately ensures that everything gets evenly distributed throughout the dough. This step is especially important so you don’t end up with clumps of baking soda or patches of cinnamon. Once it’s all combined, set the bowl aside while you move on to the wet ingredients.
Cream it up
In a separate large bowl, add your softened butter and brown sugar. Using a hand mixer, stand mixer, or even a sturdy spoon and some elbow grease, cream them together until the mixture becomes light, smooth, and fluffy. This step creates the base of your cookie dough and helps make the cookies soft and chewy. The sugar should almost melt into the butter, and the color will turn a bit lighter when it’s just right.
Add egg and vanilla
Once your butter and sugar are nicely creamed, crack in the egg and continue mixing until it’s fully incorporated. Then pour in the vanilla extract. This not only enhances the sweetness but also adds a warm, cozy flavor that pairs perfectly with the cinnamon and peanut butter cups.
Combine everything
Now it’s time to bring the dry and wet ingredients together. Gradually add the dry mixture to the bowl with the wet ingredients, stirring in a little at a time to keep things smooth and lump-free. You can do this by hand or with your mixer on low speed. Keep mixing just until the dough forms and all the flour is absorbed be careful not to overmix, or your cookies could turn out tough instead of tender!
Make the cookie magic
Here’s where the fun begins! Scoop out about three tablespoons of cookie dough you can use a cookie scoop or just eyeball it with a spoon. Flatten the dough gently in your palm so it forms a little disc. Take one nut butter chocolate cup and place it right in the center of the dough. Carefully pull the sides of the dough up and around the candy, sealing it in like a little dough blanket. Smooth out the top and shape it gently into a ball, making sure the filling is fully hidden.
Top ‘em off
Once your cookie dough balls are stuffed and shaped, place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Don’t press them down these are meant to be thick and jumbo-sized! Gently press a few chocolate chunks and mini marshmallows onto the top of each one. The marshmallows will toast in the oven and the chocolate chunks will get all melty and delicious.
Bake time
Now you’re ready to bake! Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and slide the tray into the middle rack. Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden brown. The centers will still look a bit soft, but that’s what makes them ooey-gooey and amazing. Let them cool on the tray for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack if you can wait that long!
Necessary Tools
- Mixing bowls (one for dry, one for wet ingredients)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Hand or stand mixer (optional, but helpful!)
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper (for easy cleanup)
- Cookie scoop or large spoon
- Oven mitts
Gooey Peanut Butter S’more Cookies (Easy Jumbo Stuffed Cookie Recipe)
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy12
servings15
minutes10
minutes25
minutesIngredients
You’ll need:
12 nut butter chocolate cups (like peanut butter cups)
A handful of chocolate chunks
A handful of mini marshmallows
For the cookie dough:
1½ cups flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter (softened)
¾ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
Necessary Tools
Mixing bowls (one for dry, one for wet ingredients)
Measuring cups and spoons
Hand or stand mixer (optional, but helpful!)
Cookie sheet
Parchment paper (for easy cleanup)
Cookie scoop or large spoon
Oven mitts
Directions
- Mix the dry stuff
In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set it aside for now. - Cream it up
In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This makes your cookies soft and sweet! - Add egg and vanilla
Mix in the egg, then stir in the vanilla. It’ll start smelling really good already! - Combine everything
Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet one. Mix it all together until you have a nice cookie dough. - Make the cookie magic
Scoop about 3 tablespoons of dough and flatten it in your hand. Put a nut butter cup in the center, then gently pull the dough up around it and smooth it on top. - Top ‘em off
Place your cookie ball on a baking sheet. Add a few chocolate chunks and marshmallows on top but don’t flatten the cookie! - Bake time!
Pop them into a 350°F oven and bake for about 10 minutes. They’ll be slightly golden, soft in the middle, and ready to wow everyone.
Notes
- Don’t skip softening the butter cold butter makes mixing harder and your cookies won’t be as fluffy.
- Avoid overmixing once the dry and wet ingredients are combined. This keeps your cookies tender.
- Watch the oven cookies can go from golden to too-crispy in seconds! Pull them out when they’re just golden on the edges.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm for the ultimate gooey s’mores effect
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top (trust me, it’s incredible)
- Enjoy with a cold glass of milk or hot cocoa
- Bring them to your next campfire, party, or just keep a stash at home (no judgment here!)
Fun Fact
Did you know s’mores have been around since the 1920s? The name comes from people asking for “some more” because they were so delicious. And peanut butter cups were invented in the 1920s too! Coincidence? I think not.
Conclusion
These Peanut Butter S’more Cookies are like three desserts in one, and they’re super fun to make. Whether you’re baking with kids, bringing treats to a sleepover, or just craving something cozy and sweet, this recipe is a go-to. So grab your ingredients and let’s bake some gooey, melty cookie magic! Let me know if you try them. I love seeing your cookie creations!
