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November 18, 2014

Gingerbread S’mores Cookie Bars

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Don’t have the time (or energy) to cut out and decorate gingerbread men? These Gingerbread S’mores Cookie Bars are quick to make and will put you in the Christmas spirit in no time.


Gingerbread S'mores Cookie Bars for Christmas baking season

Halfway through November, and I think my body is confused. On one hand, my brain has been wanting peppermint mochas, Christmas trees, and gingerbread. On the other hand, my heart has been lacking a bit of Christmas spirit. In fact, two weeks ago I was walking around the mall and wondering why Christmas trees were up everywhere. Then I realized Halloween is over and Christmas season has begun. A few days later, I got my first peppermint mocha of the season in hopes to liven my spirit. It worked for a little bit (or at least until my coffee was gone). Then I started craving gingerbread. I didn’t want to make gingerbread men because I’m lazy and quite frankly not very skilled at decorating. And when I’m feeling lazy like that, I often turn cookies into bars since all you have to do is spread the dough into the pan and frost. Except instead of frosting, I decided to top with mini marshmallows and make Gingerbread S’mores Cookie Bars.

As a baker during the holidays, I go through a ton of ingredients – butter, eggs, sugar, flour. Even though I’m all about getting the most for your money, sometimes you do need to invest in quality baking products (if you don’t believe me, try using cheap generic chocolate. No thanks). If you’re looking for a chewy Christmas cookie that is reminiscent of everyone’s favorite campfire treat, these Gingerbread S’mores Cookie Bars need to premiere on your holiday table.


Gingerbread S'mores Cookie Bars for Christmas baking season

I’m pretty sure you can’t get any more Christmas than gingerbread, and these bars have made me feel a little more jollier. However, I’m still not ready to put up my decorations. Not until Black Friday at the earliest. In fact, when I was done shooting these bars, I put my decorations that had exploded all over my living room back into their totes and said not for a few more weeks (that and I still hadn’t put away my Halloween decorations).


Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Flour for Gingerbread S'mores Cookie Bars

I love pairing chocolate and gingerbread together. Adding marshmallows and graham crackers to make them s’mores bars was only a step away. As I mentioned earlier, I used Bob’s Red Mill flour, which is the same high protein flour used by professional bakers. Flour is incredibly versatile as you can use it both in cooking to thicken sauces and baking to make, well, everything.


Gingerbread S'mores Cookie Bars for Christmas

What about you – are you ready for Christmas? Or are you still holding out a few weeks longer?

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Gingerbread S'mores Cookie Bars

Gingerbread S'mores Cookie Bars

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (2 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease an 8x8 pan (do not use parchment paper as you'll be putting the pan under the broiler later).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another large bowl, beat together the melted butter, brown sugar, and molasses until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in the flour mixture then stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
  4. Spread the dough into the pan (the dough will be sticky. If you're having trouble, you can use lightly floured hands). Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the dough no longer looks wet on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (except for melted chocolate from the chocolate chips).
  5. Turn on the broiler. Top the hot pan with marshmallows and broil until lightly toasted (if you do use parchment paper, watch it doesn't catch on fire). Cool completely.
  6. Once the bars are cool, add the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips to a plastic sandwich bag. Microwave 30 seconds then massage the chocolate to help smooth it out. Continue microwaving in 10 second increments on power level 5 until the chocolate is completely melted. Push the chocolate to one corner of the bag and cut the corner. Pipe the chocolate on top of the marshmallows then sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs. Let chocolate harden before cutting.

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© Carla Cardello (www.chocolatemoosey.com)

 

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. As always, thank you for reading and supporting brands I work with, which helps keep Chocolate Moosey running.

Filed Under: Cookies + Bars Tagged With: baking chocolate, Christmas, gingerbread, marshmallows, smores

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Comments

  1. Rachel Cooks says

    November 18, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    These look so amazing — love this take on gingerbread!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:53 PM

      Thanks, Rachel!

      Reply
  2. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    November 18, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    Great idea to create a S’Mores bar out of gingerbread! Yum Yum!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:53 PM

      Once I got the idea, I couldn’t stop it ;)

      Reply
  3. Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says

    November 18, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Girl, I am ALL ABOUT these bar cookies. If there’s one thing I just DO NOT enjoy when it comes to cooking and baking, it’s making cut-out cookies. I’ve never liked it, and I probably never will. So gingerbread men will not be happening for me, but these bars . . . I can handle these!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:54 PM

      Me. Too. Every year I say I’m going to be all festive and make cut out cookies. Then the time comes and I’m like, nope. Bars, all the way ;)

      Reply
  4. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    November 18, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Geez you and I are alike—-too lazy to make the gingerbread men although I love them. Terrible at decorating too. This a great way to get around the whole deal. Aaaah peppermint mochas. I am making myself wait until after Thanksgiving—-not. Ha.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:56 PM

      Ain’t nobody got time for that ;)

      Reply
  5. Linda | Brunch with Joy says

    November 18, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    Gingerbread Smores Cookie Bars…I definitely smores of these. We’re not ready for Christmas tree, too, and still have Halloween stuffs around the house. :)

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:57 PM

      I finally took my Halloween decorations down yesterday. Still not ready for the tree though!

      Reply
  6. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    November 18, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    MARSHMALLOWS on my gingerbread? And in BARS??? I am all in!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:57 PM

      Yes! Marshmallows make everything better :)

      Reply
  7. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    November 18, 2014 at 2:31 PM

    Don’t let the big corporations bully you into celebrating Christmas early, Carla! I work in an office tower connected to a mall and there were Christmas decorations and stores selling Christmas stuff the week before Halloween. Da fuq?!?! I mean, I complain about it but I secretly love it too because I am a total FREAK about the holidays. I never make gingerbread men because quite frankly, they don’t taste very good and my decorating skills are a step below what a monkey can do with its feet. It’s a brilliant move turning gingerbread into s’mores cookie bars. I’m definitely going to make this over the holidays!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 18, 2014 at 4:59 PM

      I used to work at the mall at a clothing store. I remember get Valentine’s Day shirts in December to sell! And I promise these gingerbread bars taste much better than gingerbread men ;)

      Reply
  8. Anna (Hidden Ponies) says

    November 18, 2014 at 11:54 PM

    Gingerbread is one of my favourite signs of the season…hope you feel up to full jolliness soon! These are fabulous…you and your tempting s’more creations :)

    Reply
  9. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    November 19, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    What a fabulous recipe!! Love the s’mores element. And Christmas spirit…I know I need an infusion!!

    Reply
  10. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    November 20, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    I love making cookie bars instead of cutouts. These are fantastic!!!! And the marshmallow, oh yum. Great combo!!

    Reply
  11. Melissa says

    November 4, 2020 at 2:35 PM

    Do you have any suggestions for cutting these? I made them and found it to be quite a challenge I cooled them overnight, but the marshmallows stuck to everything…

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 4, 2020 at 2:48 PM

      You can try adding a very light coating of cornstarch or oil to your knife. Reapply as needed. Another option is running your knife under hot water between each cut then shake off the excess water before cutting.

      Reply

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