Description
Gooey marshmallow and melted chocolate nestled between graham cracker layers make these s’mores bars a campfire-inspired dessert dream. Classic summer flavors combine into an irresistible treat you’ll crave long after the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full crackers)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate bars)
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
Wet Ingredients and Binding Agents:
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Garnish:
- Extra graham cracker pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C). Create a non-stick surface in a 9×13-inch pan using parchment paper or a light grease coating.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, transform butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar into a creamy, airy mixture. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition. Infuse the mixture with vanilla extract’s aromatic essence.
- Craft a dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt in a separate vessel. Gradually marry these dry components with the wet mixture, creating a cohesive dough.
- Carefully distribute the first half of the dough across the prepared pan, creating an even foundation. Generously scatter chocolate chips and marshmallows over this layer. Delicately crumble the remaining dough on top, gently pressing to establish a rustic surface.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven, allowing the bars to transform for 25-30 minutes. Watch for a golden-brown crown and marshmallows that have melted into gooey perfection. Remove and permit complete cooling to ensure precise cutting.
- Slice into individual squares, presenting a dessert that can be savored at room temperature or warmed for an extra indulgent experience.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth, creamy mixing that helps create a perfectly textured dough.
- Use a spatula or parchment paper overhang to easily lift and remove bars from the baking dish without breaking.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute graham cracker crumbs and flour with almond flour or gluten-free graham cracker alternatives to maintain similar texture and taste.
- Customize by experimenting with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or even peanut butter chips to create unique flavor combinations that suit personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg