Description
Delicious and easy-to-make S’mores Bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, melted Hershey chocolate, and toasted mini marshmallows. Perfect for a nostalgic dessert that’s simple to prepare and sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8-12 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 Cup powdered sugar
Filling
- 4 Hershey Chocolate Bars (4.4 ounces each)
- 1 package mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crust.
- Grease pan: Spray 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 resembles wet sand.
- Press crust: Evenly distribute the crumb mixture in the baking pan and firmly press it down and along the sides using your fingers to form a compact crust.
- Bake crust: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 5-8 minutes until the edges begin to turn golden brown. Note that the crust hardens more as it cools.
- Cool crust: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the crust to cool completely.
- Layer chocolate: Place the Hershey chocolate bars evenly over the cooled crust, covering it as much as possible.
- Heat chocolate: Return the pan to the oven for about 3 minutes at 350°F until the chocolate starts to melt and looks shiny on top.
- Cool slightly: Let the pan cool for 1-2 minutes to prevent marshmallows from melting too quickly.
- Top with marshmallows: Arrange mini marshmallows closely together over the melted chocolate surface.
- Broil marshmallows: Switch the oven to broil setting and place the pan inside. Watch carefully and broil for about 2 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown and toasted. Remove immediately to avoid burning.
- Cool completely: Allow the bars to cool fully. For easier cutting, chill in the refrigerator until set.
- Serve: Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and dried to slice the bars cleanly. Repeat warming the knife as needed to prevent stickiness. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Melted butter amount can vary depending on desired crust texture; using 8 tablespoons will result in a firmer crust, while 12 tablespoons creates a softer crust.
- Watch the marshmallows closely while broiling as they can burn quickly and catch fire.
- Chilling the bars after baking helps them set and makes cutting easier.
- Use a warmed sharp knife to avoid sticky residue when slicing.
