Smores Bars Graham Chocolate (Printable version)

Buttery graham crust layered with melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows for a nostalgic dessert bar.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Chocolate Layer

04 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ Marshmallow Layer

05 - 3 cups mini marshmallows

# How To Make:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to ease removal.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl until evenly moistened.
03 - Press the mixture firmly into the pan's bottom to create an even layer.
04 - Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then remove from oven.
05 - Evenly distribute chocolate chips over the warm crust and return to oven for 2 minutes until they begin to melt.
06 - Use a spatula to spread the softened chocolate evenly across the crust.
07 - Top with mini marshmallows, pressing gently into the chocolate layer.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until marshmallows turn golden and toasted.
09 - Allow bars to cool fully within the pan. For cleaner slices, refrigerate for 1 hour.
10 - Lift bars out using parchment overhang, slice into 16 portions, and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • All the campfire magic without the mess, the flames, or the waiting between bites.
  • They look impressive enough to bring to a potluck but are genuinely impossible to mess up.
  • One tray feeds a bunch of people, and somehow they disappear faster than you'd expect.
02 -
  • Don't skip the crust-baking step; it keeps the whole bar from falling apart when you bite into it instead of creating a soggy base.
  • Watch the marshmallows closely at the end—they can go from golden to burnt in about ninety seconds, so set a timer and peek.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper overhangs on all sides of your pan—it's the difference between beautiful bars and crumbly frustration.
  • A sharp knife dipped in hot water creates clean cuts through the marshmallow and chocolate without dragging and tearing.
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