Description
This classic S’mores Bar recipe transforms traditional campfire treats into an easy-to-make, oven-baked dessert perfect for gatherings. A buttery graham cracker crust forms the base, topped with melted Hershey’s chocolate bars and mini marshmallows toasted to golden perfection under the broiler, creating gooey, crispy layers of sweet delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8-12 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 Cup powdered sugar
Toppings
- 4 Hershey Chocolate Bars (4.4 ounces each)
- 1 package mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven temperature 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 graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Stir well with a spoon until fully blended and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press Crust: Evenly spread the crumb mixture into the bottom and along the sides of the prepared pan. Use your fingers to firmly press and pack the crust to create a solid base.
- Bake Crust: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 5-8 minutes, or until the edges turn slightly golden brown. This step helps set the crust which will harden as it cools.
- Cool Crust: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the crust to cool completely before adding toppings.
- Add Chocolate Layer: Lay the Hershey chocolate bars evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust, covering as much surface area as possible.
- Melt Chocolate: Return the pan to the oven and bake for about 3 minutes, just until the chocolate starts becoming shiny and begins to melt.
- Cool Slightly: Let the pan cool for 1-2 minutes to prevent the marshmallows from melting upon contact.
- Top with Marshmallows: Place mini marshmallows closely packed on top of the melted chocolate layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Broil Marshmallows: Switch your oven setting to ‘broil.’ Place the pan under the broiler and watch carefully—toast marshmallows for about 2 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Remove immediately to prevent burning.
- Cool Completely: Allow the bars to cool fully. For easier slicing, refrigerate after they reach room temperature to let the chocolate and marshmallow layers set firmly.
- Serve: Use a sharp knife warmed in hot water and dried to slice the bars cleanly, wiping the knife between cuts if needed to prevent sticking. Enjoy your delicious homemade S’mores Bars!
Notes
- The amount of melted butter may be adjusted between 8 and 12 tablespoons depending on how moist you want the crust.
- Watch the marshmallows closely under the broiler as they can burn quickly and potentially catch fire.
- To get clean slice cuts, warm the knife before each cut to reduce stickiness.
- Chilling the bars after baking sets the layers further and makes slicing easier.
