S’mores Bars
It’s hot and steamy this summer, which brings back memories of camping. Our family had a knack for picking the rainiest weekends—seriously, it rained 85% of the time we camped! Friends would even check our plans to avoid the downpour. But you can skip the sauna-like tents and enjoy campfire treats at home with these S’mores Bars. No hot sticks required. Enjoy the taste of summer without the soggy sleeping bags!
S’mores Bars
Ingredients
- ½ c butter softened
- ½ c sugar or Stevia
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ c crushed graham crackers
- ¾ c whole wheat pastry flour Bob's Red Mill
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1.55 oz. chocolate bars (3 bars total) or 1 cup dark chocolate chips; I used Ghiradelli dark chocolate
- 1 bag mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Grease 8 in square baking pan or cast iron skillet
- Heat oven to 350
- Cream the butter & sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg & vanilla extract.
- Add crushed graham crackers, flour, salt, and baking powder and beat until well mixed.
- Spoon half of the dough into the pan and spread it evenly with fingertips.
- Break chocolate bars into pieces and arrange over the dough.
- Spread mini marshmallows over the chocolate.
- Flatten remaining dough into pancakes and lay them over the marshmallows.
- Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool 15 minutes, then cut.
Notes
Tips and Variations:
Add Some Crunch: Sprinkle chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, over the chocolate layer for added texture.
Flavor Twist: For a different flavor profile, use peanut butter cups instead of chocolate bars.
Chocolate Variations: Try using dark chocolate, white chocolate, or even caramel-filled chocolate bars for a different taste.
Healthier Option: Substitute half of the butter with unsweetened applesauce to reduce the fat content.
Whip up this delicious treat, pour yourself a cozy cup of tea, and settle in with one of my Cassandra Sato Mysteries! Nothing pairs better with a fresh-from-the-oven snack than a twisty mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat. 🍵🔍 Happy reading and happy baking!
Kelly Brakenhoff is the author of 15 books and a seasoned ASL interpreter. She splits her writing energy between two series: cozy mysteries set on a college campus and children’s books featuring Duke the Deaf Dog.
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A proud mom to four adults, head of the dog-snuggling department, and grandma to a growing brood of perfectly behaved grandkids, Kelly and her husband call Nebraska home.