An Afternoon with Coffee S’mores Cookies
Coffee S'More Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
- Freeze marshmallows until firm.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and icing sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and mix until fully combined.
- Dissolve coffee powder in hot water; set aside.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder; add to wet mixture.
- Pour in coffee mixture and stir until combined.
- Chill dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 320°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide dough into 6 portions; flatten each into a disc.
- Place a marshmallow in the centre of each disc, and fold dough to almost cover it.
- Arrange cookies on the baking sheet; bake for 15-17 minutes.
- Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
The kitchen was warm, filled with the scent of melting chocolate and freshly brewed coffee. She was making a batch of coffee s'mores cookies, the perfect blend of gooey marshmallow and rich coffee. The butter and sugars mixed together smoothly, creating a creamy base for the coffee and cocoa powders. Each ingredient promised a unique flavour, coming together in a chewy, warm cookie.
After dissolving the coffee powder in hot water, she could smell its rich aroma wafting up from the cup. Mixing it into the dough, she watched as the dough turned a deeper, more inviting shade. These cookies were not just a dessert but a warm, comforting experience, each one filled with the promise of melted marshmallow goodness.
Once the dough was chilled, she retrieved it from the fridge, smiling at the marshmallows waiting in the freezer. They would soon become gooey centres, hidden within the cookies. As she wrapped each marshmallow in a layer of dough, she imagined the joy of biting into that soft, melted centre, blending seamlessly with the coffee-infused cookie.
With the oven preheating, she lined the baking sheet and placed each cookie carefully, making sure they had room to spread as they baked. Her anticipation grew as the timer counted down, the rich smell of chocolate and coffee filling the air. She couldn’t wait to taste the combination of coffee, chocolate, and marshmallow in one delicious bite.
When the cookies emerged from the oven, they were golden and slightly cracked, revealing hints of marshmallow. She let them cool for a few moments on the pan before transferring them to a wire rack, unable to resist tasting one while it was still warm. The first bite was everything she’d hoped for—soft and chewy, with the marshmallow melting perfectly in the centre.
The taste was comforting and indulgent, the coffee and cocoa flavours balancing the sweetness of the marshmallow. She closed her eyes, savouring the richness of the cookie. Each bite felt like a warm hug, the coffee providing a bold contrast to the sweet, gooey marshmallow centre.
She shared the cookies with friends, each of them smiling as they bit into the surprise of melted marshmallow. The cookies were a hit, the coffee flavour adding a grown-up twist to the childhood classic of s’mores. It was a treat that brought people together, a simple recipe that offered comfort in each bite.
The sun was setting, casting a golden glow across the room as she enjoyed the last cookie. The memory of the process—the smells, the textures, the warmth—stayed with her, as comforting as the cookie itself. She knew these coffee s’mores cookies would become a favourite, perfect for quiet afternoons or gatherings with friends.
The warmth lingered, both from the baking and the company. It was a simple joy, a small act of creating something delicious, that made the day feel special.
