S’mores Cookie Cake

A twist on a campfire classic: Vegan dessert with dark chocolate, crumbled graham crackers, and gelatin-free marshmallows.

S’mores are classic summer and autumn snack, but since I don’t exactly have access to a campfire year-round and in the city, this S’mores Cookie Cake is a fine replacement.

This is a super-sweet dessert and nostalgic baked good to bring to holiday parties or enjoy during a cozy night in.

Time: 45 minutes

Serves: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice flour
• 1 cup regular flour
• 2 cup graham crackers, finely crumbled
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup dairy-free butter
• 1/2 cup dairy-free milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• about one cup of dark chocolate, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup of vegan mini marshmallows (sold at Trader Joes or bulk Dandie’s Marshmallows online)

Directions:

1. In a plastic food bag or large mixing bowl, mash 10-15 graham crackers into fine crumbles. Measure out 2 cups worth and discard (or save for a different recipe!) the rest.
2. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and the graham cracker “flour” with a regular spoon or spatula. 
3. In a small, separate mixing bowl, beat vegan butter and white and brown sugar into a smooth, whipped consistency.
4. Stir the butter mixture into the large bowl with dry ingredients.
5. Roughly cut or break a dark chocolate bar into smaller chunks. Add to dough.
6. Put cookie dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. In the meantime, set oven to 350°.
7. When you’re ready, take about half the cookie dough and gently press down into a lined pan. Sprinkle a few marshmallows on this first layer, then add the remaining dough and more marshmallows on top.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Check that it is fully cooked by putting a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, it’s time to to take out of the oven.
9. Store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days, though I promise they won’t last that long. Microwave individual servings to make the cake warm and chocolate and marshmallows gooey.