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    Moon Pies

    Published: Jan 22, 2025 by Lisa Killian ยท This post may contain affiliate links. Please read myย  disclosure policy.

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    These moon pies are homemade, easy to make, and taste amazing! A soft graham cracker cookie with sweet marshmallow fluff, all dipped in chocolate- these are amazing!

    close up of moon pie.
    These are so decadent!

    I've always loved s'mores and moon pies are pretty much s'mores in cookie form. Marshmallows, chocolate, and graham cracker- yes please!

    If you like this recipe, check out my s'mores brownies, s'mores cookies, golden graham s'mores bars, lucky charms cookies, and this tasty chocolate pudding cookie!

    What you need for moon pies?

    • Graham Crackers
    • Flour
    • Baking Powder
    • Baking Soda
    • Brown Sugar
    • Butter
    • Milk
    moon pie graham cracker cookie ingredients.
    The cookie part is really simple to make!
    • Marshmallow Cream
    • Dark Chocolate Candy Melts
    • Coconut Oil
    moon pie chocolate coating and filling ingredients.
    Simple ingredients for a delicious treat!

    These cookies take a little bit of time but are actually really easy to make. They are an impressive treat that everyone loves!

    close up of top of moon pie.
    The darker the chocolate candy melts for the shell the better balance of the marshmallow sweetness!

    How to make moon pies?

    • Crush graham crackers in to a fine crumb- if you have a food processor just put the graham crackers in there and process! If you donโ€™t have a food processer, put the graham crackers into a gallon Ziploc bag and using a rolling pin or your hands crush the graham crackers.
    • Add all the dry ingredients together and then add in the butter and milk, stir until combined.
    graham crackers crumbs in food processor.
    Crush till fine.
    graham cracker and flour mixture.
    Mix everything together.
    • Roll out into a flat layer between two pieces of parchment paper and cut with a circular cookie cutter.
    graham cracker cookie dough.
    The dough will be a little sticky.
    cookie dough rolled flat between two pieces of parchment paper.
    Roll to ~ยผ inch thickness.
    • Transfer your cookie cut outs to a parchment lined baking sheet being careful not to distort the shape (using a thin spatula will help.).
    • Bake at 325ยฐF for about 10 minutes. The cookies should start to smell really good by this point.
    circles cut out of cookies dough.
    Cut out the cookies.
    graham cracker cookies on baking sheet before baking.
    Bake.
    • Take them out and let them cool, then once cooled add a dollop of marshmallow cream onto half of the cookies (and refrigerate for ~20 minutes. Once the cream has set, clean up the edges if you need to.
    baked graham cracker cookies.
    The cookies spread only slightly when baking.
    adding marhsmallow fluff to cookies.
    Add the fluff then refrigerate.
    • Add a cookie on top of the marshmallow cream, making a sandwich.
    marshmallow cleaned up on cookie after refrigerating.
    The fluff has a tendency to spread a bit in the fridge.
    adding top cooking to the marshmallow fluff.
    Top with a cookie.
    • Dip the entire thing in melted chocolate candy melts mixed with refined coconut oil, then set on parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate to let the chocolate set up.
    • Enjoy!

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    moon pies dipped in chocolate and on baking sheet.
    Clean up the edges after it hardens.

    Easy Chocolate Hard Shell:

    I've used both chocolate chips and candy melts to make the chocolate coating. The chocolate chips taste great but they are super messy and let instantly upon touching.

    melted candy melts and coconut oil in bowl.
    This is chocolate chips and coconut oil, candy melts will be a little thicker.

    I recommend using candy melts with some refined coconut oil to create a nice chocolate coating on the moon pies.

    • Add refined coconut oil to candy melt.
    • Melt in the microwave set to 30% for about 2 minutes, making sure to stir it every 30 seconds.
    • Pour over any dessert (like my chocolate dipped cupcakes!) or dip these cookies in it!

    Moon Pie Variations:

    • Flavored Extracts: Add a few drops of any type of extract to marshmallow fluff, mixing thoroughly and tasting to add more. Popular moon pie flavors include: banana, strawberry, lemon, orange.
    • Candy Melts: Use different colored candy melts for different holidays.
    • Decorate with sprinkles, crushed peanuts, flaky sea salt, or hard shelled candies!
    moon pies stacked on top of eachother.
    I love pulling these cold from the fridge!

    Pro tip:

    If you want to make mini moon pies just use a smaller cookie cutter (or cup!) to make the cookies. Adjust the cooking time and the amount of marshmallow cream accordingly and you will have mini moon pies!

    These might be easier/less messy to eat.

    If you like this recipe, try my Buttermilk Chocolate Cake, White Chocolate Cupcakes, Bakery Rice Crispy Treats, Caramel Frosting, and these delicious marshmallow wands!

    moon pie with bite taken out.
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    Moon Pies

    These homemade moon pies are easy and delicious! A marshmallow center sandwiched between graham cracker cookies and dipped in chocolate- youโ€™ll want to make these over and over again!
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Author: Lisa Killian
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 19 moon pies

    Ingredients

    For the cookies:

    • 15 graham crackers crushed
    • 1 โ…” cup flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • โ…” cup brown sugar
    • 11 tbs butter softened (ยฝ cup + 3 tbs)
    • 11 tbs milk (ยฝ cup + 3 tbs)

    For the filling:

    • 18 oz marshmallow cream/fluff

    For the chocolate coating:

    • 24 oz dark chocolate candy melts
    • 3 tbs refined coconut oil*

    Instructions

    To make the graham cracker cookies

    • Preheat oven to 325ยฐF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
    • Crush the graham crackers until they are grounded fine - use a food processor or just stick them all in a gallon Ziploc bag and crush them.
      15 graham crackers
      graham crackers crumbs in food processor.
    • Mix together the crushed graham crackers, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
      1 โ…” cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, โ…” cup brown sugar
      graham cracker and flour mixture.
    • Add in the butter and milk stirring until combined.
      11 tbs butter, 11 tbs milk
      graham cracker cookie dough.
    • Working with โ…“rd of the dough at a time, roll out the dough into a thin layer, about ยผ of an inch thick. It's easiest to roll the dough out between two pieces of parchment paper.
      cookie dough rolled flat between two pieces of parchment paper.
    • Using a circular cookie cutter or a cup cut out circles from the dough and carefully transfer them to the parchment lined baking sheet. I like to use a thin spatula to move them and this helps the circles to stay circles.
      circles cut out of cookies dough.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes. They will start to smell like delicious graham cracker cookies by this time! Once baked remove from the oven and let cool completely! Bake up the rest of the cookies.
      baked graham cracker cookies.
    • Once the cookies are cooled, put approximately ยผ cup of marshmallow fluff onto ยฝ of the baked cookies and refrigerate them. This allows the marshmallow fluff to set up. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
      18 oz marshmallow cream/fluff
      adding marhsmallow fluff to cookies.
    • After refrigerating, clean up any edges of the marshmallow fluff that spread out past the cookies. Then top each mound of marshmallow fluff with another cookie, making a sandwich.
      adding top cooking to the marshmallow fluff.
    • Heat candy melts and coconut in a bowl in the microwave set to 30% power for 30 seconds, stir and then repeat until melted. This will take about 1-2 minutes in total.
      24 oz dark chocolate candy melts, 3 tbs refined coconut oil*
      melted candy melts and coconut oil in bowl.
    • Line another cookie sheet with parchment paper. Dip the entire cookie sandwich in the chocolate coating, using a spoon to spoon chocolate over the entire thing. Then place the cookie on a parchment lined baking sheet.
      moon pies dipped in chocolate and on baking sheet.
    • Refrigerate cookies to help the candy melts set up. Then cut away any chocolate that pooled around the cookies and enjoy!
      moon pie on plate with piece bitter out.

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • *Refined coconut oil doesn't have a coconut taste to it. You can also use regular coconut oil or shortening instead.
    • These moon pies best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

    This recipe was originally based off of the fun Hearthstone card, Baku the Mooneater! Since he eats moons, he surely eats moon pies!

    Moon Pies

    If you arenโ€™t familiar with Hearthstone you can read all about it here! Also check out my entire Hearthstone inspired menu!

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    1. Brandi says

      April 03, 2021 at 4:19 am

      If I were to use a box of graham cracker crumbs how many cups would it take ?

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        April 07, 2021 at 1:18 pm

        Hey! It would be about 2 cups for this recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Chef Mireille says

      June 22, 2018 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      what a deliciously scrumptious treat - this looks so good!

      Reply
    3. Stephanie says

      June 21, 2018 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      These look delicious and super easy! I can't wait to try them ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        June 21, 2018 at 11:41 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    4. Yuen Mi says

      June 19, 2018 at 6:20 am

      5 stars
      You got me at kind of like a s'more. I do love that combination of crackers, marshmallow and chocolate. Will have to give this moon pie recipe a try one of these days.

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        June 21, 2018 at 11:42 pm

        Awesome, hope you like it!

        Reply
    5. Stine Mari says

      June 19, 2018 at 12:03 am

      5 stars
      Oh my these look so yummy! I absolutely love marshmallow and chocolate together.

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        June 21, 2018 at 11:42 pm

        Me too!

        Reply
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