Description
Delight in these irresistible S’mores Bars, a classic campfire treat reinvented as an easy-to-make dessert bar. Layers of buttery graham cracker cookie crust, melted Hershey’s milk chocolate, and fluffy marshmallow creme come together to deliver a perfect balance of sweet and gooey indulgence baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- ½ cup butter, softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1⅓ cups flour
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Layers
- 3 King Size Hershey Milk Chocolate Bars (3 bars, 2.6 ounces each)
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme (1 container)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan thoroughly to ensure the bars don’t stick after baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step adds air to the dough for a tender cookie base.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, enhancing the dough’s flavor and binding the ingredients together.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the dough tender.
- Form Base Layer: Divide the dough in half. Using your fingers, press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating the cookie base.
- Add Chocolate Layer: Arrange the three King Size Hershey Milk Chocolate Bars side by side over the dough base. Break the chocolate bars if necessary to fit them into a thin, even layer no thicker than ¼ inch.
- Spread Marshmallow Creme: Evenly spread the entire 7-ounce container of marshmallow creme over the chocolate layer, covering it completely with a smooth, fluffy layer.
- Add Top Dough Layer: Take the remaining dough and flatten it into small, thin pieces or shingles. Layer these pieces over the marshmallow creme to cover it evenly.
- Bake: Bake the assembled bars for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top dough layer turns a light golden brown, indicating the bars are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the S’mores Bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to ensure clean slices and set layers.
Notes
- For easier spreading, let the marshmallow creme come to room temperature before applying.
- Press the dough gently but firmly to ensure an even layer and avoid gaps between the layers.
- Allow bars to cool fully to prevent the marshmallow from being too gooey when sliced.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a festive twist, sprinkle a little crushed graham cracker on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: S’mores Bars, Hershey Chocolate, graham cracker crust, marshmallow creme, dessert bars, easy bake, campfire inspired dessert
