Description
This delicious S’mores Bar recipe transforms the classic campfire treat into an easy-to-make dessert perfect for indoor gatherings. Featuring a crispy graham cracker crust, melted Hershey’s chocolate bars, and toasted mini marshmallows, these bars combine all your favorite s’mores flavors in a convenient bake-and-broil method that yields gooey, irresistible squares sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8-12 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 Cup powdered sugar
Topping
- 4 Hershey Chocolate Bars (4.4 ounce bars each)
- 1 package mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crust and melting the chocolate layers.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick butter spray, ensuring the bars won’t stick after baking.
- Mix Crust Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Stir the mixture thoroughly to form a crumbly, moist crust base.
- Press Crust: Transfer the crumb mixture evenly to the bottom of the prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly along the bottom and sides with your fingers to pack the crust tightly.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 5-8 minutes, or until the edges start turning golden brown. The crust will harden as it cools.
- Cool Crust: Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before adding toppings.
- Layer Chocolate: Place the four Hershey chocolate bars evenly over the cooled crust, covering it completely.
- Melt Chocolate: Return the pan to the oven and bake for approximately 3 minutes until the chocolate starts to melt and becomes shiny.
- Cool Slightly: Let the chocolate layer cool for 1-2 minutes to set slightly but remain soft.
- Add Marshmallows: Spread mini marshmallows closely packed on top of the melted chocolate layer.
- Broil Marshmallows: Switch the oven setting to broil. Place the pan under the broiler and watch carefully for about 1-2 minutes until marshmallows turn golden brown. Since broilers vary, monitor closely to prevent burning.
- Cool Completely: Remove from oven and let the s’mores bars cool fully. For easier cutting, refrigerate bars to set them further.
- Serve: Cut into squares using a sharp knife warmed under hot water to avoid sticking. Enjoy these gooey and crunchy s’mores bars!
Notes
- The amount of melted butter can be adjusted between 8 to 12 tablespoons depending on desired crust firmness.
- Pressing the crust firmly ensures a sturdy base that holds the toppings well.
- Watch the broiler carefully as marshmallows burn quickly once they start to brown.
- Chilling the bars after cooking makes slicing cleaner and less sticky.
- Use a sharp knife warmed with hot water for smoother cuts through the sticky marshmallow topping.
