I have so many favorite pastimes while sitting around a fire. First, I love making the fire – finding a dry spot, creating a rock ring, fetching all different sized sticks, dry leaves for a starter and making the damn thing. Sometimes it takes some loving, but when you get a constant flame, it brings me so much joy.
Then come the flannels, the whiskey in a flask, boxed wine, chocolate, s’mores and shared laughter with friends. I can almost hear the crackling of the fire, the chirping of crickets, and through a narrow peak of trees, the starry night sky clouded with a light swirl of smoke.
Why am I telling you all of this? Because I’m setting the scene for s’mores! Now that the cooler weather is upon us, I’ve been longing to take a camping trip to the Shenandoah. But in the meantime, I thought – wouldn’t it be fun to make a s’more-like cookie?!
How do you make a s’more cookie?
I used the base ingredients of a chocolate chip cookie, and incorporated chopped graham crackers (for a crunch), one jumbo marshmallow (for a gooey center) and Hershey’s chopped chocolate (duh).
What’s malted milk powder? Is this ingredient really necessary?
Malted milk is a fine powder that is a mixture of wheat flour, malted barley and evaporated milk powder. You might be thinking, is this what’s used in (Whataburger) malted milkshakes – exactly! This ingredient brings a nutty, creamy and sweet flavor to the cookie, elevating the already existing flavors in a s’more. Believe me, this will be the standout ingredient that has your friends asking, “omg, what’s in this?!”
Where do you buy it?
Most local grocery stores sell it in their breakfast aisle next to the cereal and oatmeal. If you wanna get fancy, you can also order some online at Amazon or King Arthur. I just used Nestle Carnation which worked great.
How do you get the charred marshmallow look?
I’m glad you asked! There are two ways to do it depending on what type of kitchen (equipment) you have. If you have a butane kitchen blowtorch, you can torch the heck outta that. If you have a gas stove like me, you can use any type of metal stick (like an ice pick) to roast the marshmallow to desired char-ness over the flame. It’s like a mini-campfire right in your kitchen! But please, use caution.
How long do these last?
These are best eaten when warm, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days – if they last!
There's nothing like sitting around a crackling campfire and roasting marshmallows with your friends. Well, I'm bringing this experience to your kitchen where you can enjoy your very own s'more in a cookie! Chocolatey, gooey & crunchy – who's in?!
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