Description
This delicious S’mores Bar recipe combines a buttery graham cracker crust, melted Hershey’s chocolate, and toasted mini marshmallows for an irresistible dessert. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat, these bars are easy to make and capture the classic campfire s’mores flavor in a convenient baked form.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8-12 Tablespoons melted butter
- 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 to prepare for baking the crust.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick butter spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Crust Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Stir well to create a moist mixture that will form the crust.
- Press Crust: Evenly distribute the crust mixture along the bottom and sides of the prepared pan. Press firmly with your fingers to pack it tightly.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 5-8 minutes until the edges turn slightly golden brown. The crust will harden as it cools.
- Cool Crust: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the crust to cool completely.
- Layer Chocolate: Place the Hershey bars evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust, covering the entire surface.
- Melt Chocolate: Return the pan to the oven and bake for approximately 3 minutes, or until the chocolate just starts to melt and appears shiny.
- Cool Briefly: Let the pan cool for 1-2 minutes to slightly set the melted chocolate.
- Add Marshmallows: Arrange the mini marshmallows on top of the melted chocolate, placing them closely together to cover the surface evenly.
- Broil Marshmallows: Switch the oven to the broil setting. Place the pan under the broiler and watch carefully—toast the marshmallows for about 2 minutes until they are golden brown. Be vigilant to prevent burning, as broiling times may vary.
- Cool Completely: Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely. For easier cutting, refrigerate the bars to set the layers firmly.
- Serve: Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and dried to cut the bars cleanly, repeating warming as needed to prevent sticking. Serve and enjoy these delicious s’mores bars.
Notes
- Use melted butter within the range of 8 to 12 tablespoons depending on desired crust firmness.
- The crust hardens as it cools, ensuring a firm base for the toppings.
- Watch the marshmallows carefully when broiling to avoid burning or catching fire.
- Refrigerating the bars after they cool makes slicing easier and prevents stickiness.
- Warming the knife under hot water before slicing helps achieve clean cuts through the gooey layers.
