Description
Delicious and easy-to-make S’mores Bars featuring a crispy graham cracker crust, melted Hershey chocolate, and toasted mini marshmallows. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing dessert that captures the classic campfire treat in bar form.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8-12 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Topping
- 4 Hershey Chocolate Bars (4.4 ounces each)
- 1 package mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 inch pan with non-stick butter spray to prepare for baking.
- Prepare crust mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until the mixture is evenly moistened and holds together.
- Form crust: Spread the graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom and along the sides of the prepared pan. Press firmly with your fingers to pack it tightly and create a solid crust base.
- Bake crust: Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 8 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. The crust will harden as it cools.
- Add chocolate layer: Lay the 4 Hershey chocolate bars covering the entire surface of the cooled crust as evenly as possible.
- Melt chocolate: Return the pan to the oven for approximately 3 minutes until the chocolate just starts to melt and becomes shiny. Remove from oven and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add marshmallows: Place the mini marshmallows closely packed together over the melted chocolate layer to cover it fully.
- Broil marshmallows: Turn the oven to the broil setting. Place the pan under the broiler and watch carefully, as the marshmallows will toast quickly—about 2 minutes. Remove as soon as they begin to turn golden brown to prevent burning.
- Cool and set: Allow the bars to cool completely. For easier cutting and better texture, refrigerate the bars until they are firm.
- Cut and serve: Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and dried before each cut to slice the bars cleanly without sticking. Serve and enjoy your S’mores Bars.
Notes
- Use the higher amount (12 tablespoons) of melted butter if you prefer a richer, firmer crust.
- Keep a close watch during broiling as marshmallows can burn quickly and even catch fire.
- Refrigerating after assembling helps the bars set and makes them easier to cut.
- Warming the knife under hot water before slicing prevents marshmallow sticky buildup on the blade.
- You can substitute Hershey bars with any milk chocolate if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
