Easy Smores Cookie Bars for 16 Bars

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. Cream together the softened butter and both sugars until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
4. Slowly mix in the flour, baking soda, salt, and graham cracker crumbs until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
5. Press two-thirds of the cookie dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
6. Scatter the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly across the dough, creating a solid blanket of chocolate.
7. Dollop the remaining cookie dough in small pieces over the chocolate to act as glue for the topping.
8. Cover the top with a dense layer of mini marshmallows.
9. Bake for 22–25 minutes until edges are deep golden brown and marshmallows have toasted, caramel-colored peaks.
10. Remove from the oven immediately and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing with a lightly greased knife.