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Ultimate Cozy Campfire Rocky Road Cookie Bars

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These Ultimate Cozy Campfire Rocky Road Cookie Bars combine a soft, chewy cookie base with toasted marshmallows, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy nuts for a comforting treat perfect for camping trips, bonfires, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (85g) milk chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups (90g) mini marshmallows
  • 3/4 cup (90g) chopped roasted almonds or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup (170g) softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar and 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then add 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula, pressing gently to smooth the surface.
  7. Sprinkle 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet and 1/2 cup (85g) milk chocolate chips evenly over the dough. Add 1 1/2 cups (90g) mini marshmallows and 3/4 cup (90g) chopped roasted nuts. Press lightly to embed the toppings.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and marshmallows are lightly toasted. Check at 22 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  10. Slice into bars using a sharp knife, wiping it clean between cuts.

Notes

To avoid burnt marshmallows, check bars at 22 minutes or add marshmallows halfway through baking. For extra toasted marshmallows, broil bars for 30 seconds at the end. Soften butter to room temperature before creaming. Cool bars completely before slicing to prevent messiness. Variations include vegan substitutions, peanut butter swirl, seasonal add-ins, and nut-free options.

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