These graham cracker cookies with frosting are such a nostalgic treat!
They’re soft and chewy and have the most amazing graham cracker flavor baked right into the dough.
As if that’s not enough, I’ve topped them with fluffy marshmallow frosting. So, every bite is like a campfire dream.
I might have eaten three while standing at my kitchen counter…no regrets here! Luckily, my family helped with the rest.
Why You’ll Love These Graham Cracker Cookies with Frosting
Soft & Chewy Texture: Each bite has a perfect balance of softness and slight crunch from the graham cracker crumbs.
Warm, Lightly Spiced Flavor: A hint of cinnamon adds cozy warmth to these buttery, graham-filled cookies.
Kid-Approved & Crowd-Pleasing: Loved by all ages, these cookies are ideal for parties, lunchboxes, or a fun baking day with kids!
Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor: The dough is made with everyday pantry staples, so you don’t need to run to the store.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: The foundation that holds these cookies together, creating a soft and chewy base.
- Graham Cracker Crumbs: The key to that classic graham cracker flavor and a perfect touch of crunch. They’re in the dough and on the outside.
- Cornstarch: Helps keep the cookies tender and soft with a light, airy bite.
- Ground Cinnamon (optional): Adds a hint of warm spice to enhance the graham cracker taste.
- Baking Soda & Baking Powder: The dynamic duo that gives these cookies a light rise and a chewy texture.
- Salt: Balances the sweetness and brings out the graham cracker flavor.
- Unsalted Butter: Melted and cooled, this gives the cookies richness and a tender crumb.
- Granulated Sugar & Light Brown Sugar: For sweetness and a hint of molasses, adding moisture and depth.
- Egg Yolk: Brings richness and a touch of chewiness, keeping the cookies soft.
- Vanilla Extract: Brings out all the warm, sweet flavors in each bite.
- Marshmallow Frosting: A quick blend of butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and marshmallow fluff. It gives the cookies a signature s’mores taste.
How to Make Frosted Graham Cracker Cookies
These graham cracker cookies with frosting bring back childhood memories in the most sophisticated way.
Between the soft, buttery cookie and perfectly sweet topping, they’re where simple comfort meets an elegant bakery-style treat.
Here’s how to make them:
1. WHISK the flour, 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
2. BEAT the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add the egg yolk and vanilla until smooth.
3. MIX the dry ingredients in by hand until just combined. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
4. PREHEAT the oven to 325°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. ROLL the chilled dough into 2-tablespoon balls. Coat them in the remaining graham cracker crumbs, then place them on the baking sheets.
6. BAKE for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden. Let cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
7. BEAT softened butter for frosting until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then vanilla and salt. Mix in the marshmallow fluff by hand until smooth.
8. SPREAD or pipe the frosting over the cooled cookies and garnish with extra graham cracker crumbs if desired. Enjoy!
Tips For the Best Graham Cracker Cookies with Frosting
These treats are perfect for pretty much any occasion – holiday cookie exchanges, afternoon coffee dates, or just because it’s Tuesday and you deserve something special.
Fair warning, though: once you share these, everyone will be begging for the recipe.
Here are some tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way:
- Try dark sugar. To make these even deeper in flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light.
- Add chocolate. Amp up that s’mores taste by adding mini chocolate chips!
- Crush evenly. Use a food processor to create fine, even graham cracker crumbs for consistent texture throughout the cookies.
- Don’t overmix the dough. Stir the dry ingredients in by hand or with a paddle on low.
- Perfect scoop. Use a mini cookie scoop for the perfect uniform cookies that will bake evenly.
- Skip the coating. You’ll get plenty of taste from the crackers in the dough.
- Fun mix-ins. Add toffee bits, or use white chocolate chips for a creamy sweetness.
- Topping options. Feel free to use standard frosting, canned frosting, whipped ganache, or no frosting at all.
How to Store
No matter the time of year, these cookies are great treats to keep on hand.
To Store: Place the frosted cookies in an airtight container, using parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
To Freeze: Flash freeze unfrosted cookies until solid, then move them to a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw and frost before serving.
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