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These air fryer s’mores cookies are my new obsession — gooey, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate and toasted marshmallows, all without starting a fire or stepping outside. I made these one rainy weekend when I was seriously craving s’mores, and let me tell you: they’re everything you love about the campfire classic, packed into a warm, handheld cookie.
Using the air fryer means no waiting for the oven to preheat, and they bake up in just 6–8 minutes. Plus, that hot circulating air gives the marshmallows that signature toasted top that makes each bite feel like a little nostalgic hug.
The cookie base is soft and buttery with golden edges. The marshmallows get gooey and caramelized, and the chocolate melts into perfect little puddles. Top each one with a mini graham cracker square before baking and it’s a total s’mores trifecta.
They’re easy to mix, quick to cook, and seriously addictive. Whether you want a fun weeknight treat or a crowd-pleasing party dessert, these air fryer s’mores cookies are ready to deliver. Let’s get into it!
🥕 Ingredients Overview
Here’s what you need to bring the campfire magic to your kitchen:
- Butter (1/2 cup, softened) – Unsalted is ideal, but use what you have. Room temp for easy mixing.
- Sugar (1/2 cup) + Brown Sugar (1/2 cup) – A mix of both gives that classic chewy cookie texture with a hint of caramel depth.
- Egg (1) – Helps bind and add richness.
- All-purpose flour (1 cup) – Keep it simple and classic here.
- Mini marshmallows – These melt and toast in the air fryer for that gooey s’mores feel.
- Chocolate chips – Semi-sweet, milk, or dark—your call. Chopped chocolate chunks work too.
- Mini graham cracker squares (optional but fun!) – Press one on top of each dough ball before air frying.
Tips & Swaps:
- Add a pinch of salt or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Swap in gluten-free flour or dairy-free butter if needed.
- Use large marshmallows cut into pieces if minis aren’t available.
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Pro Tip: Preheating helps the bottoms set nicely while the tops stay gooey.
- Cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and mix until smooth.
- Stir in the flour just until combined. Don’t overmix.
- Fold in the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. Save a few for pressing on top if you like that bakery-style look.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them in your air fryer basket lined with parchment paper. Pro Tip: Leave space between cookies—they spread a bit!
- Press a mini graham cracker square into the top of each cookie (optional, but highly recommended).
- Air fry at 320°F for 6–8 minutes, until edges are set and tops are puffed and golden.
- Cool slightly before serving. The marshmallows will be molten hot right out of the fryer.
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Overloading the air fryer – Work in batches so the cookies have room to spread.
- Skipping parchment paper – Helps prevent sticking and mess.
- Cooking too long – You want them soft in the middle, not crunchy all over.
- Not preheating – Can lead to unevenly baked bottoms.
- Using too many marshmallows inside – They can melt too fast and leak out.
🎨 Variations & Add-Ons
- Peanut Butter S’mores Cookies – Add 1/4 cup peanut butter to the dough for a salty-sweet twist.
- Stuffed Style – Wrap dough around a chunk of chocolate or marshmallow for a gooey center surprise.
- Graham Cracker Crumble Topping – Sprinkle extra crushed graham crackers over the tops before baking.
- S’mores Skillet Cookie – Bake one large cookie in a small air fryer-safe dish and slice to share.
- Gluten-Free – Use 1:1 gluten-free flour and certified GF graham crackers.
📦 Make Ahead & Storage
- Make ahead: Prepare the dough and refrigerate up to 3 days. Let it soften slightly before air frying.
- Freezer: Freeze pre-scooped dough balls on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen by adding 1-2 minutes.
- Storage: Store baked cookies in an airtight container for 3 days at room temp. Reheat in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes to bring back that gooey texture.
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
Roughly 200 calories per cookie depending on size and mix-ins.
Air Fryer S’mores Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
- Cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add egg and mix.
- Stir in flour.
- Fold in marshmallows and chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough and place on parchment-lined air fryer basket.
- Press graham cracker square on top (optional).
- Air fry 6–8 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Estimated Calories: ~200 per cookie
These air fryer s’mores cookies are the ultimate cozy treat. You get everything you love about a campfire s’more with none of the smoke or hassle. They’re quick, nostalgic, and ridiculously good straight from the fryer. If you make them, leave a comment and let me know how they turned out! You can also tag me so I can see your gooey creations. And if you’re craving more cookie fun, check out my Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies next — they’re just as fast and just as irresistible!
