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S´mores bars

S’mores Bars

Crunchy-gooey dessert bars that bring the flavors of campfire-made s’mores indoors.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, graham crackers, marshmallow, smores
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 16 bars
Calories 285 kcal
Author Robin Grose / comboplate.net

Ingredients

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Turn your oven on to heat to 350°F. Line an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil.

  2. Mix together the graham cracker crumbs and the brown sugar. Add the melted butter and stir until well combined. Create the crust of the s´mores bars by pressing this mixture into the bottom of the foil- lined baking dish, creating a layer that is as even as possible. Bake the crust for 15 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, melt together the chocolate chips and the condensed milk. You can do this by placing both ingredients together over low heat in a pan on the stove (being sure to stir constantly), or by pouring them into a heat resistant glass bowl or measuring cup and microwaving for a minute or two, stopping to stir every 30 seconds so that the chocolate does not get scorched. Once the chocolate chips have melted, stir until well combined.

  4. Remove the crust from the oven, but don´t turn the oven off. Pour or spoon the chocolate mixture over the crust in the baking dish. The mixture will be thick, so use a spatula to distribute it as evenly as possible all the way to the edges and corners of the dish.
  5. Sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the chocolate. Put the pan back in the oven for another ten minutes or so, until the marshmallows are toasted to your liking.

  6. Let your delicious s´mores bars cool completely to room temperature before attempting to cut them. When you are ready to cut them into bars, lift the whole contents out of the baking pan in one large piece. Remove foil, and place the slab of s´mores bars onto a large cutting board. Use a long, sharp knife to cut into 16 squares. Serve, then sit back and bask in everyone´s delight as they try them!

Recipe Notes

Variations:

  • Though the use of milk chocolate chips will produce a flavor closest to a traditional s´more, you can experiment with other kinds of chocolate chips, if you like, such as semisweet or mint chocolate.
  • If all you have are large marshmallows, you can use them in this recipe if you chop them. This is almost impossible to do with a knife, however; use kitchen shears, and wet the blades frequently while cutting the marshmallows into smaller pieces.
  • For a more festive look and an additional bit of texture, top the marshmallow layer of your s´mores bars with colorful sprinkles.