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Toasted Bittersweet S'mores Bars

The promise of s'mores is reason enough to pitch a tent, get a good fire going, and endure those pesky mosquitoes. But you don't need to set up camp to enjoy this gooey, chocolaty favorite. These treats are the perfect dessert for anytime you're cooking out. 

Read the post, Happy S'mores Day to get a recipe for homemade graham crackers along with more recipes inspired by classic s'mores.  

Yields 18 cookies

8 Tbs.  unsalted butter, divided
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
6 oz. chocolate (bittersweet or semisweet), chopped
18 large marshmallows, cut in half crosswise

Heat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch-square baking dish with foil, leaving about 1 inch hanging over 2 edges. Lightly coat the bottom and sides with cooking spray. Make room in the fridge.

Put 3 Tbs. of the butter in a medium, heatproof bowl and heat in a microwave or over simmering water until melted. Add the cookie crumbs and stir until the crumbs are moist and well blended. Dump the crumbs into the prepared pan and, using a flat-bottomed cup, firmly press the crumbs into an even layer on the bottom. Bake until fragrant, about 12 minutes. Set on a rack to cool.

Put the chocolate and the remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a medium heatproof bowl and heat in a microwave or over simmering water until melted. Whisk until smooth and blended. Pour into the baked crust (it's OK if the crust is still warm) and spread evenly. Refrigerate until almost firm, about 30 minutes (for faster chilling, slide the pan into the freezer). Arrange the marshmallow halves, cut side down, evenly over the chocolate, pressing lightly. Cover and refrigerate until very firm, about 40 minutes or for up to 2 days.

Just before serving, adjust the oven rack to the top level and heat the broiler on high. Using the excess foil as handles, lift the s'more square from the pan and set on a cookie sheet. Pull the foil away from the sides and slide the cookie sheet under the broiler. Broil until the marshmallows are browned, about 20 seconds. Set on a rack and move the foil and s'more square to a cutting board. Cut into 18 rectangles. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Serve slightly chilled.

Variations

In place of the graham cracker crumbs, switch in 1 cup of gingersnap cookie crumbs.

photo: Scott Phillips
From Book Desserts 4 Today , pp. 24
August 5, 2010




user reviews

Star Star Star Star Star Oh wow, I was only looking for something easy for gluten free friends but this was way beyond good. I used gluten free gingersnaps which are easy to find these days. Double the crust and the chocolate and use a 9 X 13 pan - this makes them a tad thicker which I liked. (Most gingersnaps need a bit less butter than graham crackers or you get a greasy crust.) A bag of those newfangled flat marshmallows will perfectly fit the 9X13 as long as you don't munch any while you are assembling plus you don't have to mess with cutting the sticky things.
Star Star Star Star Star Yes I agree great taste. One note on the Marshmallow - we use them on top of sweet potato pie - a new shape! They are ~ 6mm or 1/4" tall and longer than a normal cube or roll but as wide. No cutting just lay them like kitchen tile.
Star Star Star Star Star I LOVE these little s'more bars! It's my new go-to recipe whenever I make dessert. Made some for family, friends & co-workers & have had nothing, but compliments!
Star Star Star Star Star My s'mores bars weren't quite as pretty but they were an easy treat. I think I enjoyed them more the next day when I reheated them in a 350 degree oven for about 7 minutes and then cooled for a few minutes while I tried to take their picture.