Vegan S’mores Cookies

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🌟 Vegan S’mores Cookies 🍪

A gooey, chocolatey, marshmallow-filled journey for your tastebuds—100% vegan and 1000% nostalgic.

🍫 INTRODUCTION

Vegan S’mores Cookies are the plant-based version of everyone’s favorite campfire treat. Imagine the classic trio—graham crackers, toasted marshmallows, and rich chocolate—hugged inside a soft, chewy cookie. These are not just cookies; they’re warm hugs, childhood memories, and campfire stories rolled into one delicious bite. And best of all? No animals harmed, and all joy intact.

Whether you’re a lifelong vegan or just exploring, this cookie brings indulgence with compassion. Let’s bake.

🧾 INGREDIENTS

Dry:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1½ cups flour + ½ cup graham cracker crumbs for extra graham flavor)
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, for warmth)

Wet:

  • ¾ cup vegan butter (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cane sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (or 1 flax egg: 1 tbsp flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins:

  • ¾ cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips
  • 1 cup vegan mini marshmallows (such as Dandies)
  • ½ cup crushed vegan graham crackers
  • Extra chocolate squares for topping (optional but highly recommended)

🧪 METHOD & COOKIE FORMATION

The magic of cookies lies in balance:

  • Moisture: Applesauce (or flax egg) keeps things chewy and binds the dough.
  • Fat: Vegan butter adds richness and structure.
  • Leavening: Baking soda and powder give lift.
  • Texture: Graham crackers provide crunch, marshmallows create gooey pools, chocolate adds depth.

When mixed well and rested (even for 15 minutes), the dough absorbs flavors and becomes easier to shape. Bake them slightly underdone to preserve that golden, gooey core.

👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, cream vegan butter, brown sugar, and cane sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 mins).
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in applesauce (or flax egg) and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in chocolate chips, marshmallows, and graham cracker pieces.
  7. Chill (Optional but ideal): Chill dough in fridge for 20–30 minutes. This helps prevent spreading and intensifies flavor.
  8. Scoop & Shape: Scoop about 2 tbsp of dough per cookie. Press a small piece of chocolate on top for that melted s’mores look.
  9. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes. Edges should be set, centers still soft. The marshmallows may puff and brown—beautiful!
  10. Cool: Let cool on tray for 5 mins, then transfer to wire rack. Or eat warm. You know you want to.

🕰 A BRIEF HISTORY OF S’MORES

“S’mores” is short for “some more,” first appearing in a 1927 Girl Scout manual. It combined three key American dessert loves: crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows—all portable, easy, and perfect for outdoor fires. The combination stuck. Over the decades, s’mores transformed from fireside fare to ice creams, bars, and now: cookies. And with the rise of vegan alternatives, everyone can now enjoy them cruelty-free.

💕 FOR THE LOVERS OF COOKIES…

You, the lover of comfort. You, who craves chocolate under the stars. You, the rebel with a sweet tooth and a tender heart— These cookies are for you.

Whether you dunk them in almond milk, Sneak them into movie night, Or share them with your campfire crush— They’re yours.

Vegan. Vivid. Very, very good.

🧁 CONCLUSION

Vegan S’mores Cookies are more than dessert. They’re a conversation between nostalgia and modern values. With a bit of prep and a lot of love, you can create something magical—golden edges, gooey centers, melty chocolate, and that unmistakable marshmallow pull.

So next time you want to bring joy into the room—bake these. Share them. Or don’t. We won’t judge.

🍪🌱🔥

Would you like a printable version? Or want me to write a poem or a campfire song to go with it?

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