Description
This S’mores Bar Recipe is a deliciously easy treat combining a buttery graham cracker crust, melted Hershey’s chocolate, and toasted mini marshmallows. Perfect as a nostalgic dessert, it’s made in under 30 minutes and yields 16 servings, ideal for parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8-12 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 Cup powdered sugar
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.
- 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 until evenly mixed.
- Press Crust: Transfer the mixture into the greased pan. Press it down firmly and evenly with your fingers, packing it along the bottom and sides to form the crust.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the oven for 5-8 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown. Remove and let it cool; the crust will harden as it cools.
- Layer Chocolate: Arrange the Hershey chocolate bars evenly over the cooled crust, covering as much of it as possible.
- Melt Chocolate: Return the pan to the oven for about 3 minutes, or until the chocolate starts to melt and becomes shiny. Remove and let sit for 1-2 minutes.
- Add Marshmallows: Evenly distribute the mini marshmallows on top of the melted chocolate, packing them closely together.
- Broil Marshmallows: Switch your oven setting to broil. Place the pan under the broiler and watch carefully—toast the marshmallows for about 2 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Be vigilant to avoid burning.
- Cool Completely: Remove the pan and allow the bars to cool fully. For firmer bars, refrigerate them before cutting to prevent stickiness.
- Serve: Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water, dried immediately, to cut clean slices. Repeat warming the knife if it becomes sticky. Enjoy your delicious s’mores bars!
Notes
- The amount of melted butter can be adjusted between 8 to 12 tablespoons to get the desired crust firmness.
- Watch the marshmallows carefully during broiling to avoid burning, as oven broil intensity varies greatly.
- Cooling the bars in the refrigerator after baking helps the bars set properly and makes slicing easier and cleaner.
- Using a warmed sharp knife prevents the marshmallows from sticking while slicing.
