Nothing says summertime like S’mores.  This summer we have been enjoying a new creation by our chefs that takes the traditional s’mores concept and turns it into a cookie.  So, if you don’t have access to an open campfire and long sticks, you can always try out this recipe.  Enjoy!

S’mores Cookies (makes 2 dozen cookies)

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp molasses
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup, mini marshmallows, left out to stale for 24 hours

 

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl add the buttermilk, molasses, vanilla extract and melted butter.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients into the wet, when thoroughly mixed (but not over mixed) add the chocolate and marshmallows and mix until just combined.
  5. Drop by tablespoons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Bake on middle rack in the oven for 5 minutes, rotate the pan and finish baking for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool. Enjoy!