Gluten Free S’Mores Cookie Cups

It’s true that part of the s’more’s charm is the perfectly toasted marshmallow and melty chocolate square oozing out from between two graham crackers. But that sticky mess should stay outside along with the sticks, dirt, and open flames. If you want to take the s’mores into the house with you, you’re going to need a way to minimize the mess.

These s’mores cookie cups combine the joy of sinking your teeth into a hot, fresh s’more with the comforting taste of a fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie. You can still enjoy the ooey-gooey toasted marshmallow and softened chocolate. It’s just a little more contained. And it doesn’t hurt that the container is just as moist and sweet as what’s inside it.

Crave-Worthy S’mores Cookie Cups

Here’s why you’ll love them…

• Adapt as needed. You can make a batch of chocolate chip cookie dough from scratch, even using a gluten free recipe like my chocolate chip cookie cups, or use a mix or pre-made cookie dough.
• Easy to make. Once your cookies are baked, all you have to do is top them with chocolate and a marshmallow, then get them toasty under the broiler. No campfire needed!
• Have them now or later. Eating them right away will give you the nostalgic melted chocolate and toasty marshmallow experience of a classic s’more, but these cookie cups can also be made in advance. Just follow the storage instructions below and enjoy them whenever! You can even pop them in the microwave to freshen them up.

How to Make S’mores Cookie Cups

These cookie cups are as easy to make as they are to fall in love with. Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray one 24-cup mini muffin pan or two 12-cup mini muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray. As you can see above, I like using silicone pans. Then follow these instructions for perfectly melty s’mores in a moist and chocolatey cookie cup.

• Bake: Prepare your cookie dough if you are starting from a recipe or a mix. Divide the dough evenly between the 24 cups. Bake the cookie cups for 12-14 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. Remoce the cookie cups from the mold and place on a sheet pan.
• Add the Chocolate: Top each cookie with one piece of chocolate. If your cookie cups are still warm, the chocolate will melt slightly. If it doesn’t, put the pan in the oven for a few seconds, just to get the chocolate slightly melted.

• Add the Marshmallows: Top each cookie cup with a marshmallow and press down slightly so that the marshmallow sticks to the chocolate. Make sure not to press too hard, or the melty chocolate might ooze out.
• Broil: Place the pan under the broiler for about 1-2 minutes or until the marshmallows reach a toasty golden brown.
• Serve: Enjoy your cookie cups immediately for the classic campfire s’mores experience, or allow them to cool so that the chocolate sets the marshmallow in place.

Tips and Variations

These s’mores cookie cups are the perfect way to bring some campfire fun into your kitchen. Here are a few things to keep in mind so that they come out moist and melty every time.

• Melt the Chocolate Squares: Make sure the chocolate squares are melty enough to hold the marshmallows in place. If the cookie cups aren’t hot enough to melt them, pop the pan in the oven for a few seconds until they soften enough to lose their straight edges before putting the marshmallows on top.
• Reheat Before Serving: If you’re planning to make these cookie cups in advance, you might want to heat them up a little before you serve them. That way, you’ll still get the gooey, melty richness of a fresh s’more. Just pop them in the microwave and heat them 10 seconds at a time until the chocolate softens.
• Toast Them Your Way: You can experiment with broiling times so that the marshmallows are toasted exactly how you like them. Go for 1 minute if you like them lighter, and 2 if you want a dark gold and crispy outer shell.
• Replace the Chocolate: There are so many options! If you want to stick with Hershey’s, you can go for the decadence of dark chocolate or the crunch of milk chocolate with almonds. If you want to get really creative, try mini peanut butter cups, Rolos, or your favorite bite-sized candy bar.
• Try a Different Dough: Be creative with the cookie cups. You can use peanut butter cookie dough for the nutty, buttery texture, or try my gluten free sugar cookie cups for a sweet, vanilla-flavored alternative.