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S’mores Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Mary & Susan
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

S’mores Bars capture the classic flavors of a beloved summer treat in a convenient, year-round dessert. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, melted Hershey’s chocolate bars, and toasted marshmallows, these bars offer an irresistible combination of crispy, gooey, and sweet textures perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 8-12 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Topping

  • 4 Hershey Chocolate Bars (4.4 ounces each)
  • 1 package mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick butter spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Mix slowly adding butter until the mixture is moist but not wet, ensuring no pooling occurs. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan to form a compact crust.
  3. Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the oven and bake for 5-8 minutes until the edges start to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the crust cool; it will harden as it cools.
  4. Add Chocolate Layer: Arrange the Hershey chocolate bars on top of the cooled crust, covering the entire surface. Return the pan to the oven for about 3 minutes until the chocolate just begins to melt and shines.
  5. Cool Slightly: Remove the pan and let cool for 1-2 minutes to allow the chocolate to set slightly.
  6. Add Marshmallows: Tightly pack mini marshmallows over the melted chocolate layer, covering it completely.
  7. Broil the Marshmallows: Set the oven to broil. Place the pan under the broiler while watching closely, as the marshmallows will brown quickly—approximately 2 minutes. Remove as soon as they begin to brown to avoid burning.
  8. Cool and Set: Let the bars cool completely before cutting. For easier slicing, chill in the refrigerator to set the bars firmly.
  9. Cut and Serve: Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and dried to cut the bars. Repeat warming and drying the knife if it becomes sticky from the marshmallows.

Notes

  • When mixing butter into the crust, add it slowly and mix gradually to avoid excess moisture and pooling.
  • If the crust mixture is too wet, incorporate additional graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar to achieve a moist but non-wet consistency.
  • The butter should bind the crust so it sticks together but doesn’t pool.
  • Place bars in the refrigerator before cutting to help firm them up for cleaner slices.
  • Use a warm, sharp knife to cut bars easily through sticky marshmallows, rinsing and drying the knife between cuts if necessary.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://mysimpledish.com/smores-bars-recipe/