Lemon S'mores Cookies

Yield: 6-8 cookies

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted brown butter 🧈
• ½ cup + 2 tbsp packed brown sugar 🍯
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp packed lemon zest 🍋
• 1 large egg (room temperature) 🥚
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled) 🌾
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt 🧂
• 1/3 cup honey graham cracker crumbs 🍪

Fillings & Toppings

• 7 marshmallows
• Store-bought lemon curd 🍋
• Extra graham crumbs for topping (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Brown the Butter

1. Cut the butter into cubes and place in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir constantly until the butter becomes golden brown and foamy.
3. Remove from heat and transfer to a heat-safe bowl to cool.

2️⃣ Prepare Dry Ingredients

4. While the butter cools, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3️⃣ Make the Dough

5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
7. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, whisking until smooth.
8. Gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients—do not overmix!
9. Add the graham cracker crumbs and fold just until combined.

4️⃣ Assemble & Bake

🔹 Important: This dough must be baked immediately—it does not store well.
10. Scoop dough using a ¼ cup measuring cup or an ice cream scoop.
11. Flatten each dough ball slightly and place a marshmallow in the center.
12. Wrap the dough around the marshmallow, leaving the top exposed.
13. Sprinkle extra graham cracker crumbs on top.
14. Bake 6 cookies at a time on a large baking sheet for 10 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom.

5️⃣ Finishing Touches

15. Shape the cookies using a large round cookie cutter or a measuring cup while still warm.
16. Add more graham cracker crumbs on top (optional).
17. Allow the cookies to cool mostly before adding a light layer of lemon curd around the sides.
18. (Optional) Torch the marshmallow center for a toasted s’mores effect! 🔥
19. Let cool completely before serving.

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🔹 Pro Tips for Perfect Cookies

✔ Bake Immediately – This dough cannot be stored for later.
✔ Slightly Underdone is Okay – Cookies will continue baking on the sheet after removal.
✔ Storage – Keep baked cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
✔ Reheating – Microwave for 30 seconds to enjoy warm later.

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🍵 Perfect Pairings

🍋 Lemon Tea – Enhances the citrusy flavors.
☕ Coffee or Espresso – Balances the sweetness.
🥛 Cold Milk – Classic cookie companion.

Enjoy these gooey, citrusy, and perfectly toasted Lemon S’mores Cookies! 🍋🔥🍪