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Gooey S’mores Bars

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These gooey s’mores bars feature a crispy graham cracker base topped with melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows, delivering nostalgic campfire flavors in an easy-to-make indoor dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • Optional: extra mini marshmallows for broiling
  • Optional: sprinkle of crushed graham crackers

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until evenly coated and the mixture holds together when pressed.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan using the back of a spoon or flat-bottomed glass.
  4. Bake the base for 10 minutes until golden and toasty.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the warm crust.
  6. Scatter mini marshmallows on top of the chocolate layer, covering the entire surface.
  7. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes until marshmallows puff up and turn light golden brown.
  8. Optional: switch oven to broil and place the pan under the broiler for 30-60 seconds to toast marshmallows, watching closely to avoid burning.
  9. Cool the bars completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes. Optionally refrigerate for 10-15 minutes for easier cutting.
  10. Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and cut into squares with a sharp knife, wiping the knife between cuts for clean edges.

Notes

Bake the graham cracker base before adding toppings to keep it crispy. Use room temperature melted butter for best binding. Mini marshmallows melt more evenly; if using large marshmallows, chop them. Watch the broiler carefully to avoid burning marshmallows. Let bars cool completely before cutting for cleaner slices.

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