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Do you remember when I made S’more Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Probably not; that was back when no one read my blog besides Kevin and my mom. Well, those cookies continue to be one of our very favorite ways to eat s’mores.
Today I’m bringing you the same idea, but with peanut butter cookies instead. Sort of like a fluffernutter sandwich. I love those. 
While there’s no graham cracker in this recipe, I still like to think of these cookies as portable little s’mores with a huge peanut butter kick.
How can you resist one of these?!
To make today’s cookies, I used one of my favorite peanut butter cookie recipes as the base. It’s my go-to peanut butter cookie dough and have so many cookies on my website using this dough as the base. They bake up to be so soft, puffy, unbelievably thick, and the most peanutbutteriest cookies I’ve ever tasted. In fact, one reader even told me that the cookies taste like the soft peanut butter inside of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.
They are SO easy to make. Many of you rave about them. Just check out all of the comments here!
Here are all of the cookie recipes I have made using my peanut butter cookie dough base:
1. Soft-Baked Peanut Butter Lovers’ Cookies
2. Peanut Butter M&M Cookies
3. Bite-Sized Peanut Butter Pretzel M&M Cookies
4. Peanut Butter Sweethearts
5. Rolo-Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies
6. Today!
And I’m so excited to share my 6th version with you today. Chocolate, marshmallow, and peanut butter are just meant to be.
First make my beloved peanut butter cookie dough. I dare you to resist tasting the raw dough…
As the cookies bake, cut 12 large marshmallows in half with a knife or a pair of kitchen scissors.
Now these peanut butter cookies only take about 9 minutes in the oven to bake. However, you’re going to pull them out of the oven at the 7 minute mark and stick the cut marshmallow right on top. It’s important to watch the clock in this step!
Press the marshmallow down slightly to flatten the cookie out a bit:
After you stick the marshmallow on top, place the cookies back in the oven for 2-3 more minutes.
Watch the marshmallows get nice and melty over your soft peanut butter cookies.
Let the cookies cool off for a few minutes before adding the chocolate.
I always use Baker’s melting chocolate bars when I need to cover or dip something in chocolate. Unless I add shortening, I just never have luck melting chocolate chips to a thin smooth consistency. Any chocolate made for melting will work for the chocolate on top.
Use about 2 teaspoons of chocolate per cookie. Just drop it on top and spread it around the marshmallow with a spoon. The chocolate hadn’t really set yet when I photographed the cookies, so that’s why it looks extra melty. AKA: irresistible.
The sprinkles were merely and afterthought, but you know me. I love an adorably decorated cookie.
I even used some leftover heart sprinkles from Valentine’s Day for a few of them.
Start to finish, these cookies took less than an hour. You have to let the cookie dough chill for at least 30 minutes. As they bake, get your marshmallows ready and melt your chocolate. Top with sprinkles and you’re done. Wasn’t that easy?
Thick peanut butter cookie base, gooey marshmallow center, melty chocolate topping, and sprinkles for a little something extra. I don’t think I’ve EVER had a better “s’more” in my life!
There is no combination better than peanut butter and chocolate in this world. Unless you add marshmallow. Done and done. We found our new favorite way to eat peanut butter cookies!
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makes 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 batch soft peanut butter cookie dough
- 12 large marshmallows, cut in half (shown above)
- 8 oz melting chocolate (such as Baker's)
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Using the peanut butter recipe linked above: in a large bowl, using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars together on medium speed. Mix in the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla (in that order). Slowly mix in the baking soda and flour. Do not overmix. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll 1.5 Tablespoons of dough into a ball. Place onto ungreased cookie sheet or silicone baking mat. Bake for exactly 7 minutes. Remove from oven and place marshmallow on top, gently pressing it down into the warm cookie. Place back into the oven for 2-3 more minutes so the marshmallow can melt and the cookie can finish baking.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. As the cookies cool, melt chocolate according to package directions. Spoon about teaspoons of chocolate on top of each marshmallow and swirl around with the back of the teaspoon. Top with sprinkles if desired. Cookies remain fresh at room temperature for up to 7 days in an airtight container.
Notes
Recipe source: sallysbakingaddiction.com
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Yea! First Comment. Peanut butter cookies are my favorite. And I love how you added the melted marshmallow on top. I would much prefer these over regular old s’mores any day!
Nicole @ youngbrokeandhungry recently posted..Easy Black Bean Soup
Holy moly do these look fabulous! My kids love making s’mores in the microwave, they would go nuts for these! Using peanut butter cookies is pure genius!
Anna {Herbivore Triathlete} recently posted..Weekly Workout Summary 02.17.2013
Hey Anna! Thank you so much. I haven’t microwaved a regular s’more like that in SO long! Now I need to. Apparently, I can’t get enough s’mores!
This is fantastic, girl! I LOVE adding peanut butter to my s’mores.. I just can’t resist that sweet and salty flavor!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Twinkie Strawberry Shortcake
i can’t resist adding peanut butter to practically any dessert. I don’t think I’ll ever eat a s’mores without pb again
Thanks Hayley! Hope you had a great weekend, thinking of you! xo
These cookies look heaven! I wish I would have time to make all the cookies on your website. Each one looks better than the next. Please ship me a few of each. Thanks!
Thanks Deana!
Let me know if you ever do have a chance to make any of my cookies.
We go camping all summer long and pb on our s’mores is a must!! LOVE these cookies!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Milk Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies
Finding your blog has been one of the best days of my baking life! I love your detailed instructions, your pictures, and, most importantly, your recipes! Keep them coming!
That means a lot Meredith. Thank you VERY much! I will definitely keep them coming
Yes, pb and s’mores are perfect together! And I love this idea…. I laughed when I saw the title of this post. We. Are. The. Same.
http://backforsecondsblog.com/2012/04/peanut-butter-smores-cups/
I made these last year… But with chocolate frosting. Great minds, right?? We love our butter
Have a great week, friend!
Back For Seconds recently posted..Reese’s Nutella Banana Bread
That is TOO funny Stephanie! I just took a look at yours – gorgeous! I love s’mores and pb together too!
We should trade leftovers some time. I really need to try these!
Jen @ Savory Simple recently posted..Espresso Brownies
I would take you up on that Jen! I always have SO many leftovers. As you can imagine!
Wow, I didn’t realize you have THAT many recipes using that dough base. I thought it was just 3 or 4, but not 6. Love that!
“the cookies taste like the soft peanut butter inside of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup”- and if for no other reason than that alone, I have to try this dough base! It’s actually quite similar to the ‘old-fashioned’ cookies I made in my book. I just opened up my PDF to see what I did and cross-referenced them. My ratios all skew a little higher than yours but similar. I think I told you this before b/c you sent me to that one older link you had of them
Anyway -smores, chocolate, PB, cannot go wrong!
A
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..Deluxe Six-Piece Bakeware Set Giveaway
hands down, the best peanut butter cookie I’ve EVER had. I know you’d love it too Averie!
You are always full of such great ideas, Sally! These are just adorable…I love the sprinkles! I was thinking these would also be great with Biscoff (play up the graham cracker taste!) or one of the flavored peanut butters, like chocolate.
On a more general note, I just have to tell you how great your blog is! I frequent a fair number of baking blogs, and I think yours is by far the best overall. I love the recipes and photography, of course, but also the layout you’ve chosen. I’ve seen other blogs with the same layout/features (same designer, maybe?) but your blog still stands out with your other choices like font size and colors. Everything about your blog screams personable and fun, and that’s so great. Keep up the good work!
Hey Caley! Your comments ALWAYS make me smile. You are so supportive and it really means the world to me, so thank you.
I love your idea for biscoff. definitely next time! Seriously – that may be another post in the future. With credit to you of course!
Thank you for all the kind words about my website. I want a simple clean look to it. And orange, pink, and blues are a few of my favorite colors (and will be the colors of our wedding!). I’m glad you like to come back all the time to my little space on the web. Means a lot! xo
Oh Sally, you always know exactly what I am craving. I want to eat these cookies NOW.
Well, confession I am always craving sweets, but especially peanut butter and chocolate, yum yum yum.
aimee @ like mother like daughter recently posted..Yellow Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
I am one to never turn down peanut butter and chocolate! Thanks Aimee!
Sally, for whatever reason, I woke up this morning thinking I had to come check out your site! Now I know why!! Peanut Butter SMores Cookies!! Of Course!
Thanks!
That is too funny Noel. It must be fate.
Thank you!
What a wonderful idea, to put those marshmallows on top! I’m sure that little extra fluff adds so much to these cookies! They look faaaaantastic!
Colleen @ What’s Baking in the Barbershop?! recently posted..Four Ingredient Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Heavens, these look so good! Peanut butter cookies are my favorite and with marshmallows and chocolate, must be wonderful.
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen recently posted..Brookside Chocolate Giveaway
peanut butter cookies are my favorite too.
I love finding new things to do with the cookie dough recipe!
I love peanut butter cookies and love s’mores. Now I have to try this combo! Thanks for sharing Sally and thank you for the lovely comment left on my guest post on Jen’s blog
Roxana | Roxana’s Home Baking recently posted..Espresso brownies with espresso frosting
Your espresso frosting is a dream come true Roxana! It looks and sounds AMAZING!
These look phenomenal, even to a non peanut butter eater like me!
Eva @ Eva Bakes recently posted..Salted caramel apple pie
These cookies are adorable, Sally!! I love that you used a marshmallow on top, so creative!
Cassie | Bake Your Day recently posted..Cinnamon Chip Biscoff Cookie Cake
WOW Sally! This is genius!! LOVE them.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Funfetti Chocolate Chip Scones
I can’t. I cannot resist. All things s’mores are amazing and omg cookies & pb too!? Heaven!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) recently posted..Something Saturdays (2/16/13)
lord, have mercy. what a great idea to combine s’mores with peanut butter cookies. girl, you are doing some thinking! welp, i guess i’ll get up and get a pen. i have yet another recipe to add to my ‘to make’ list off of your website.
tijuana (po’ man meals) recently posted..$30 for 5 meals (02/13 edition)
Tijuana! I know you’ll love these if/when you make them. Hope you had a great weekend and thank you always for reading
Well. You just totally changed my life. NBD.
Karly recently posted..Buffalo Chicken Pizza
These sound amazing! Eating a peanut butter cookie on it’s own is wonderful but adding the marshmallow and chocolate to it is over-the-top!
Liz recently posted..THE BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies
I am pretty sure I just found my new favorite way to eat peanut butter cookies too! Holy cow these look so insanely good!!!
OMG Sally these are absolutely adorable. So adorable I may even be a tad more gentle when I cram a gajillion into my mouth at one time
Jess @ OnSugarMountain recently posted..Rosemary Sea Salt Soft Pretzels
hahahaha if you could eat about 5 of these at once, you’d be my hero Jess
You have made me so cookie crazy and I love it! What an awesome idea to use the half mallows on your cookies. I bet the texture of those is incredible! I was laughing at your first line because I have some old posts from back when nobody read my blog and I think I might share them again because there are some good recipes back there : )
luv what you do recently posted..I can’t Stop Eating
It’s always fun to direct readers back to old posts! Or even remake the recipe for them so they don’t get lost in our archives. I love doing that! And yes, looking back on old posts and old pictures – scary!!
saw these on instagram today and about DIED! they look sooo good!
You are so sweet Katie! PS: I am obsessed with Instagram.
I LOVE peanut butter and I LOVE s’mores, so I’ll be trying these cookies sometime soon. Your peanut butter cookies do look perfectly puffy! These would be very dangerous for me.
Marcie @ FlavortheMoments recently posted..Cranberry Skillet Cornbread
Hey Marcie! Thanks! You have to let me know if you make them sometime
I’m sold! I can’t resist smore type of cookies and with a peanut butter based cookie? Oh boy…I might keep the whole batch all to myself! hahaha…Can’t wait to whip up a batch of my own. I’m drooling over here.
Amy Tong recently posted..Classic Crème Brûlée
Yum, yum, yum, these look delicious and great for helping us get through long winter days by fueling campfire dreams. I loved fluffernutter sandwiches as a kid and the idea of that taste fusion in a cookie is great, I wonder why I haven’t seen that before. I bet an almond butter version would be good too…
Emilia recently posted..Cornetto Chronicles: That Bar Across from the University
Hi Emilia! All of your comments make me smile.
fluffernutters and s’mores bring back so many memories for me, so these are very special cookies. And almond butter instead of peanut butter. Now you’re talking. I love the sounds of that!
You’ll make a girl forsake the wild outdoors–I’m seriously more excited about trying these out than going camping now. Unfair! Maybe I’ll whip up a batch and then huddle in my closet gorging on them; it’s dark probably feels the same as being outdoors at night, I’m sure…hee!
Ala recently posted..Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
hahahaha! Maybe light a candle so it feels like a campground fire too
Oh my goodness, Sally. It is 1:30AM and all I can do is think about this amazingness here. And the portability of this is just genius!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious recently posted..Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins with Granola Crumb Topping
ok well all I can think about right now is your blueberry muffins! Wish I had those for breakfast instead of my boring cereal
I SOO have to make these for my hubby sometime. He loves anything peanut butter and he loves marshmallows. Awesome way to combine these two loves!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations recently posted..Two-colored Peanut Butter Macarons
Once again, Sally, you have come up with a brilliant idea!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Crock Pot Chicken Corn Chowder
Goood laawd! I’m totally obsessed with anything s’mores. My go-to guilty pleasure usually includes some kind of chocolate & peanut butter treat. Thank you for combining both of my loves! Sharing and pinning!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork recently posted..(5 Ingredient) Slow Cooker Ranch Seasoned Beef
Thank you for pinning Meghan! And I am with you – peanut butter and chocolate is a weakness of mine. Adding marshmallow is a bonus
When I was little, we used to make smores with Reeses’s PB cups (clearly, I was a health conscious child
) so these sound like a fancy grown up version 
I can’t have marshmallows, but I imagine marshmallow fluff would work if I left it off until the cookies were out of the oven, but still warm. I have a girls night coming up, these are definitely on the snack list!
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies recently posted..Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Hey Kelly! Marshmallow fluff would work here. I’d bake the cookies for the full 8-10 minutes (no longer). Then make a little indent with your thumb and fill with the fluff. Maybe about 2-3 teaspoons of fluff per cookie. Then top with chocolate
have fun at your girls night!
Yum! I think it would be fun to sprinkle crushed graham cracker crumbs on top.
I love that idea Erin! Definitely next time
So after scrolling for 5 minutes so I could get to the comment form-you’re so popular!!-I just have to tell you how much I love and hate you right now. Combining fluffernutter AND s’mores in one glorious cookie recipe?! There goes my waistline, but oh my gosh my taste buds will be so happy. I literally cannot think of any two things that I’d rather combine. I mean you have chocolate, marshmallow, and peanut butter. Droolingggg. (And for the record, I remember the s’more cookies you posted a while ago
)
Elaine recently posted..Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding
Awww thanks for remembering that first post Elaine! You’ve been a long time reader.
Thank you for that!!!
Those cookies look so incredibly fluffy! I need to get to making some of those ASAP! The s’more stuff on top just really makes them even more perfect! Your photos are so gorgeous too as always
Carla @ Carlas Confections recently posted..Double Biscoff and Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups
Thank you for the photo compliment Carla! Let me know if you ever make these s’mores cookies
I’ve made peanut butter s’mores cookies before but these are different enough that I need them too!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie recently posted..Pepperoni Pasta Bake
Everything is better with marshmallow! I wonder if there’s a way to work the marshmallow into the batter. Pb and marshmallow is actually one of my fave flavor combos!
Laura Dembowski recently posted..Lemon Gingerbread Muffins #MuffinMonday
I tried baking peanut butter cookies with marshmallows in the dough and the marshmallows exploded in the oven. It was not pretty…
Try coconut or palm oil instead of shortening with your choc chips, and melt 20 seconds at a time in the microwave (no cover). Perfect every time!
Love your recipes!!!
Love that suggestion Rebekah.
Thank you!
S’mores + peanut butter = my favorite cookie I’ve never made! Haha, seriously though, I’m a sucker for anything involving marshmallow, and peanut butter makes everything better. These remind me of a fluffernutter, which I have been obsessed with foreevvvverrr!
These look AMAZING! Totally delectable!
sara recently posted..Buttermilk-Butternut Cake with Spiced Vanilla Icing
Thanks Sara!
Sally, how do you not weigh 600 pounds? Seriously. These look insane…
Loretta E recently posted..Roasted Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Soup
I love your super tall cookie dough! And the gooey marshmallow and drippy dark chocolate–YUM!! Sm’ores are one of my very favorite things and when you add peanut butter AND sprinkles–perfection!
Ari @ Ari’s Menu recently posted..Cinnamon Raisin Sunflower Seed Butter
You are constantly amazing me with your spectacular cookies!!!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen recently posted..Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s #10
ok you are too funny with your first sentence…that is so how i feel sometimes…my family..now if i could get them to comment more. LOL so i’ve clicked over to your first smore cookies and i want to try those too…this one with the peanut butter addition that i have to try TOO!!!! they both look and sound wonderful…have you camped since then? lol
angela @ another bite please recently posted..{meatfree monday} buttermilk pancakes
NO I have not gone camping again haha! I’m sure Kevin will take me again this summer. And yes, I will bring s’mores.
I love how you have so many great base recipes. Such a great way to start off! These look so good! I love s’mores so much!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. recently posted..Low-Fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Thanks Stephanie! A great base cookie recipe is like a paid of shoes. If I like it, I’ll buy it in every color. If I like a base cookie recipe, I’ll make it in every which way
Can I just tell you these cookies look amazing! If I give these to the kids, I am going to be a superstar! Thanks!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet recently posted..Strawberry Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats
I’m sure you already are a superstar with your amazing strawberry chocolate rice krispie treats Nancy! =)
I love peanut butter cookies on their own, but in s’more form? Wowzers. These almost make me want to try camping. And by camping, I mean staying at a hotel that doesn’t have an in-room coffee maker.
These look awesome.
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..Tuscan Mashed Chickpeas
hahahahahahahah hotel camping sounds like fun!
Um, WOW is really the only word I can come up with for these cookies Sally! I actually love to put a peanut butter cup instead of a plain chocolate bar in my regular campfire s’mores, so I just know that I would love these cookies!
Mercedes recently posted..Oreo-Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies
WHY oh why have I never put a peanut butter cup on a s’more before? Mercedes, you just opened up a whole new world of campfire s’mores for me. thaaaaaank youuuu!
I adore the big scoop of chocolate on top and the sprinkles just make these look adorable! I can’t believe how easy these look to make. You are totally right about melting the chocolate chips. I wasted a whole bag and almost 30 minutes trying to get it to work over the weekend. Melting chocolate works WAY better.
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting recently posted..Thin Mint Cookie Mini Cakes
I agree Julianne, I always use chocolate made specifically for melting. Saves me a headache!
These are so stinkin’ cute Sally! So funny cause I’m making s’more cookies tomorrow morning! They’re not peanut butter ones though, which I might add are pure genius and just sent my taste buds into watery overdrive!
Reeni recently posted..Cheesy Skillet Tex-Mex Rice
I can’t wait to see your s’more cookie recipe Reeni!
Sally – I had forgotten about the original, so I’m so glad you re-posted this. There are few desserts I love as much as s’mores, but it would be so fun to have them in cookie form. Those marshmallows melt so perfectly on top – what a great idea!
Jess recently posted..Beet and Feta Tabbouleh
Hi Sally,
Just stumbled upon your blog… love the photos! Everything looks amazing. Can’t wait to try some of your recipes
Hi Monica! So glad you found my site. Let me know what you make sometime!
Hey Monica! I just tried to leave you a comment on your blog but WP didn’t supply an option to enter/send my comment to you! I’ve seen this on many WP blogs lately. Just letting you know those tofu tostadas look wonderful!
Hey Sally! Hm, not sure what’s going on with WP but thanks for stopping by! The tofu tostadas were really delicious!
So many great recipes to choose from on here but I think I will start with the chocolate peanut butter swirl cupcakes which led me to your blog in the first place
I will have to let you know how they turn out!
Monica recently posted..Cooking with Kelli
OK, Sally, I made a variation of these cookies using Girl Scout Tagalongs. The cookies are like thick, fluffy, peanut butter clouds. I’m hooked!
Marcie @ FlavortheMoments recently posted..Peanut Butter Cookies with Tagalongs
Can I have ‘S’more’ of these? Thanks for sharing. We just loved this recipe…brought back fond boy scout memories. Thanks again!
Mike ‘Cookie Man’ D. recently posted..Rolo Stuffed Sugar Cookies
Haha! I’m so glad you made them and loved them Mike!
I substituted half of the flour with whole-wheat flour and you could barely tell – it’s the little things that count!
GREAT suggestion again Julia! Glad you loved them with some WW flour.
I made these last night with my 10 y.o. daughter (her favorite part was cutting the marshmallows in half). These cookies are wonderful! Truly, very good cookies. The peanut butter cookie base is pillow-y soft, half a marshmallow is the perfect amount, and using the melting chocolate on top instead of chocolate frosting is the perfect finishing touch because it adds just a touch of firmness for a nice mouth feel, and makes the whole thing non-stick (easy for the little ones to handle). I can’t believe how easy the whole thing went together as well. This recipe is going in my permanent file. Thank you!
BTW, we used a 1 1/2 Tablespoon Wilton cookie scoop and did get exactly 24 cookies. Also our marshmallows didn’t melt over the top of the cookies, which was a bit disappointing. They puffed up really tall which was worrisome (as far as presentaion), but as the cookies cooled they settled down just fine.
My favorite part is to cut the marshmallows too.
Do happy to hear you and your daughter loved these, Gwen! And yes, the cookies are so so soft, which I love. And going in your permanent file? What a compliment. Thank you so much!
I knoww this a silly beginner’s question. But what kind of chocolate do you melt? I understand the Baker’s chocolate I know what that is. But like semi-sweet, unsweetened, etc….?
Hey Sara! I used semi-sweet