Description
S'mores Bars are a delicious twist on the classic campfire dessert. With delicious layers of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows, these bars are chewy, gooey, and nostalgic.
Ingredients
For the graham cracker base:
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) Graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) white sugar
- 5 tbsp (70 grams) unsalted butter, melted
For the chocolate ganache:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) heavy cream
For the marshmallow topping:
- 2 ½ cups (125 grams) mini marshmallows
- 1.75 ounces (50 grams) milk chocolate bar, pieces broken (optional, for decoration)
- 1 Graham cracker, broken up into pieces (optional, for decoration)
- 1/4 cup (42 grams) milk chocolate chips (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Make the graham cracker base:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8-inch square pan or a 9-inch square pan with two sheets of parchment paper, leaving an overhang on each side for easy lifting.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix well with a fork until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Use a flat bottomed measuring cup and press into the pan to create a packed, even layer.
- Place into the oven to bake for 14 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to just barely warm.
Make the chocolate ganache layer:
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the chopped chocolate and heavy cream.
- Place the bowl into the microwave and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Immediately pour the chocolate over the slightly cooled down graham cracker base.
- Place into the fridge for 1-2 hours to set.
Add the marshmallow topping:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- When the chocolate ganache is mostly set (slightly soft is okay), remove from the fridge and add the marshmallows on top.
- Optional: If using, add the milk chocolate pieces, graham cracker pieces, and milk chocolate chips on top.
- Place into the preheated oven to bake for 10 minutes, until marshmallows are toasty. Remove from the oven and allow the bars to fully cool to room temperature (about 1 hour) before slicing with a warm knife.
Notes
How to store: Allow the S’mores Bars to cool completely to room temperature. Then, transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or up to 7 days in the fridge.
How to freeze: Allow the bars to cool to room temperature, then slice into individual portions and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze for 1-2 hours until hard. Then, wrap each piece tightly in plastic cling wrap and then place in an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. You can also freeze the entire dessert without slicing. Wrap tightly in plastic cling wrap and double wrap in aluminum foil. Place in the fridge overnight to thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Rest Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American