Vegan S’mores Cookies Recipe

Vegan S’mores Cookies combine the classic flavors of s’mores—graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows—into a delicious cookie format. Here’s a simple recipe that will allow you to recreate this treat in your kitchen.

Ingredients

• For the Cookie Dough:
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (ensure they are honey-free)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 12 tablespoons vegan butter (e.g., Earth Balance)
• 1/2 cup cane sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups vegan chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup vegan mini marshmallows (e.g., Dandies)

Instructions

Prepare the Flax Egg:

• In a small saucepan, combine the ground flax seeds and water. Bring to a simmer and cook until it becomes gooey. Set aside to cool.

Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 325°F for convection). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Cream Butter and Sugars:

• In another bowl, cream together the vegan butter, cane sugar, and brown sugar using a mixer or wooden spoon until fluffy.

Combine Ingredients:

• Add the cooled flax mixture, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
• Fold in the chocolate chips.

Shape Cookies:

• Scoop golf ball-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about two inches between each cookie.

Add Marshmallows:

• Bake for about 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and place four marshmallows on top of each cookie, gently pressing them into the dough.

Complete Baking:

• Return cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.

Cool and Store:

• Let cookies cool on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Tips

• For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
• Ensure that all ingredients used are certified vegan, particularly chocolate and graham crackers.
• Experiment with different types of vegan chocolate for varied flavors.

These cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while enjoying a nostalgic taste of summer campfires! Enjoy your homemade Vegan S’mores Cookies!