Description
Delight in these irresistible S’mores Bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust layered with creamy marshmallow and rich Hershey milk chocolate, baked to golden perfection. A perfect indoor twist on the classic campfire treat, these bars are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Base and Dough
- ½ cup butter, softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Layering
- 3 King Size Hershey Milk Chocolate Bars (three 2.6-ounce bars)
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme (one container)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth batter.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until fully incorporated, adding moisture and flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt for even distribution of leavening agents and flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing at low speed just until combined, to avoid overworking the dough.
- Press Half Dough Into Pan: Divide the dough into two equal parts. Using your fingers, press half of the dough evenly onto the bottom of the prepared pan to form the base crust.
- Layer Chocolate: Unwrap and place the three King Size Hershey Milk Chocolate Bars side by side over the dough base. Break the chocolate pieces if necessary to fit a single, even layer approximately ¼ inch thick.
- Spread Marshmallow Creme: Evenly spread the marshmallow creme over the chocolate layer to create the gooey middle layer of the bars.
- Add Remaining Dough: Take the remaining dough and flatten it into small, thin pieces or shingles, then place them over the marshmallow layer as an even top crust covering.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is a light golden brown and the bars are set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to ensure clean slices and the perfect texture.
Notes
- Using fingers to press the dough creates an even crust more easily than using a rolling pin.
- If you don’t have King Size Hershey bars, use regular bars but adjust the quantity to cover the base evenly.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to prevent the marshmallow and chocolate from oozing out.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to keep fresh longer.
- For a nuttier flavor, add chopped toasted nuts into the dough mixture before pressing into the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: s'mores bars, graham cracker crust, marshmallow creme, Hershey chocolate, easy dessert, baked s'mores, campfire treat indoors
