Description
This decadent S’mores Bar recipe combines a crispy graham cracker crust, melted Hershey chocolate, and toasted mini marshmallows layered into an irresistible dessert bar. Perfect for a quick and easy treat that captures the classic campfire flavor indoors.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8-12 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 Cup powdered sugar
Filling & Topping
- 4 Hershey Chocolate Bars (4.4 ounce bars each)
- 1 package mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crust and melting the chocolate.
- 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 until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Press Crust: Evenly distribute the graham cracker mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan. Press it firmly with your fingers to pack it tightly.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust for 5-8 minutes until the edges just begin to turn golden brown. This pre-baking helps the crust set and develop a slight crispness.
- Cool Crust: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the crust to cool slightly so it firms up.
- Layer Chocolate: Lay the Hershey chocolate bars evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust, covering all surfaces.
- Melt Chocolate: Return the pan to the oven and bake for about 3 minutes, until the chocolate starts to melt and appears shiny.
- Cool Slightly: Let the pan cool for 1-2 minutes so the chocolate thickens but remains soft.
- Add Marshmallows: Arrange the mini marshmallows closely together on top of the melted chocolate layer.
- Broil Marshmallows: Switch the oven to broil mode. Place the pan under the broiler and watch carefully as the marshmallows toast. This usually takes about 2 minutes, but times may vary, so watch to avoid burning.
- Cool Completely: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely. For easier cutting, refrigerate the bars to let them set further.
- Serve: Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and dried to cut the bars into pieces. Repeat warming the knife as needed to prevent sticking. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- The amount of melted butter can be adjusted (8-12 tablespoons) depending on desired crust firmness.
- Press the crust firmly into the pan to ensure it holds together after baking.
- Watch marshmallows closely under the broiler to prevent burning or catching fire.
- Chilling bars after baking helps them cut cleanly and reduces stickiness.
- Use a warm knife for easier slicing through the sticky marshmallow topping.
