Description
S’mores Bites offer a delightful twist on classic campfire treats, combining graham cracker crumbs, chocolate, and marshmallow in bite-sized perfection. Guests will devour these irresistible morsels that bring nostalgic summer memories to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 milk chocolate bars (like Hersheys), broken into small squares
- 12 large marshmallows, cut in half
Graham Cracker Base:
- 1 cup (240 ml) graham cracker crumbs (about 8 full crackers)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coating a 24-cup mini muffin pan with non-stick spray.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar in a mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture achieves a consistent, slightly damp texture.
- Distribute the graham cracker mixture evenly into each muffin cavity, using a tamper or the back of a spoon to compact the base firmly and create a uniform crust.
- Slide the prepared pan into the preheated oven and allow the crusts to set for approximately 5 minutes, developing a light golden color and firm structure.
- Carefully remove the pan from the oven and strategically place a chocolate segment atop each graham cracker base, followed by positioning a marshmallow half with the cut side facing downward.
- Return the pan to the oven and allow the chocolate to slightly melt and marshmallows to become puffy and soft, which typically takes 2-3 minutes.
- For an enhanced caramelized finish, switch the oven to broil and monitor the marshmallows closely, rotating the pan if needed to ensure even golden-brown coloration.
- Extract the pan from the oven and permit the s’mores bites to cool for several minutes, then delicately release each bite using a thin knife or offset spatula, serving either warm or at ambient temperature.
Notes
- Use mini muffin liners to prevent sticking and make removal easier, ensuring a clean and professional presentation.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or even flavored chocolate bars to customize the flavor profile of your s’mores bites.
- Crush graham crackers finely to create a more compact and uniform crust that holds together perfectly when baked.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free graham-style crackers or almond flour mixed with a touch of sugar and melted butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg