There was a time when graham crackers were a mandatory part of s’mores. Since replacing them with freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies, there is no turning back. I made Campfire Cookies as a surprise-treat for my sweethearts. They are not going to forget how good these are! It’s a treat you won’t soon forget either.
Summertime is in full swing at my house. I actually look forward to having my kids with me 24/7. One of our favorite, regular family activities is having little “campfires” in our back yard, after dinner. The kids usually ask for s’mores or to toast marshmallows. We always say yes.
Mili’s Sweets Campfire Cookies Recipe
Here’s what you’ll need:
* freshly baked chocolate chip cookies
For my chocolate chip cookie recipe, please go to my post, Chocolate Chip Cookie Joy, where I also share how to make them gluten-free, if you’re interested.
* marshmallows for toasting
* chocolate squares or chocolate spread
Here’s what you’ll do:
First thing to do, is to bake chocolate chip cookies. For campfire cookies, it’s best to have a smaller cookie. When baking cookies to be enjoyed alone, I bake them 6-up in a cookie sheet. For a smaller size, I bake them a dozen per sheet. Smaller cookies take less time to bake. I recommend 8 minutes at 375 degrees.
Once they have cooled, have a helper prepare the marshmallows and chocolate squares on a plate so that everything is ready to assemble.
Next, you’ll want to start a safe, outdoor fire, and get it to calm down and be hot enough to enjoy toasting marshmallows.
When I posted this years ago, we had a cute little chiminea in our back yard. It only needs a few logs of wood at a time. My husband typically makes our fires, so when I get them started, I place a fire-starter ball in the center, to get things moving along. With this, it takes only minutes to have a nice fire going.
Once we’re set, we toast two marshmallows at a time on metal skewers. We spin the mallows until all sides are completely golden. Once they are ready, and still very hot, we have a piece (or two) of chocolate set in one cookie and another cookie ready to go for the top, so that all of this heavenly-goodness can be smashed together before taking a great-big-bite.
My fondest memories growing-up are made up of the simple, every day pleasures of childhood. I keep this in mind when spending quality time with my own children. I love taking photos and capturing moments of them in the backyard, just playing: their hair is everywhere, they are pure and simple and themselves – just beautiful they way they are.
We know when the fire is perfect, because it’s when we have lots of beautifully toasted marshmallows ready to eat. After one Campfire Cookie is made, we make sure everyone has this treat in their hands as soon as possible.
I realize I’m not the genius who came up with this little invention, but to my family, I’m the best for bringing it to them, and that’s what matters – it’s the best feeling to thrill the ones you love.
I wasn’t going to let the extra cookies go to waste, so I stored them in an air tight container. A few days later, I took out some vanilla bean ice cream and . . . you guessed it . . . I made another dessert and another fun, summertime (or anytime) sandwich. These are great wrapped up and stored in the freezer, for when you’re ready to enjoy.
