Quick answer
Bake David's Cookies Smore's Cookie Dough at 350°F for 9–11 minutes, then cool on the pan for 2 minutes to achieve a soft, gooey center without overbaking.
Why gooey is the goal
Smore's cookies are meant to mimic the campfire treat: a crisp edge with a soft, melted marshmallow and chocolate center. Overbaking dries out the dough and hardens the marshmallow, losing that signature texture. The trick is pulling them from the oven when the edges are set but the center still looks slightly underdone.
Steps for gooey Smore's cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F: Place the oven rack in the center position. A consistent 350°F ensures the dough spreads evenly without burning the marshmallow or chocolate pieces.
- Space dough pieces 2 inches apart: Arrange the frozen dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Leave at least 2 inches between each piece so the cookies can spread without merging. Common mistake: placing them too close causes the marshmallow and chocolate to run together, making a sticky mess.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes: Start checking at 9 minutes. The edges should be golden and set, while the center still looks slightly puffy and soft. Do not wait for the center to brown. Checkpoint: if the marshmallow pieces begin to darken or caramelize, you've gone too far — next time reduce bake time by 1 minute.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes: Leave the cookies on the hot sheet for exactly 2 minutes. This allows the center to finish setting without additional oven heat. Then transfer to a wire rack. Skipping this rest period can cause the cookies to fall apart. Cooling too long on the sheet can overbake the bottoms.
- Serve warm for best texture: Smore's cookies are at their gooiest within 15 minutes of baking. For later enjoyment, reheat a single cookie in the microwave for 10 seconds. Stored cookies lose their gooeyness — refresh them briefly before serving.
What you're working with
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Smore's Cookie Dough - 36 Pieces: David's Cookies Smore's Cookie Dough includes 36 pieces of ready-to-bake dough inspired by the classic s'mores combination of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham. Because the dough already contains marshmallow pieces, the bake time directly affects whether those bits stay gooey or turn hard and chewy.
Smore's Cookie Dough - 36 Pieces
