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S’Mores Bars

August 26, 2016 By Vicky 7 Comments

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Summer is almost over and school will be starting soon where we live. But I am not quite ready to let go of summer yet. I want to squeeze in a few more trips to the beach and amusement park. I want to have a couple more cookouts and enjoy a few more swims. Will we able to fit all those activities in? I’m not sure, but one thing we did manage to fit in, was making one last summer treat. S’mores are our favorite summer dessert. We often make them over a campfire or a fire pit. But I wanted to make a variation on s’mores that could be enjoyed all year round and I think we did it. These S’Mores Bars, are according to my 8 year old, “the best thing I have ever tasted.” The kid know her treats. Try them and see if you don’t agree.  For more yummy S’Mores flavor, check out this S’Mores Quesadillas. Such a yummy snack or dessert. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Huggies®. As always, all opinions are my own.

The kids beg me to make these all the time! Brought them to a party and they were gone in an instant. Best S'mores bars I have ever tasted! #ad #HugTheMess

I will warn you before you make these s’mores bars, that they are messy. They are messy to make and messy to eat. It is very worth it, but I wanted you to be prepared. We prepared for the mess by having lots of Huggies® Wipes on hand. We have used Huggies® Wipes in the past to help with clean up when we made a Rainbow Handprint Flower Pot and created Painting with Bubble Wrap.

Huggies® Wipes come in many fun portable designs so you can take them with you wherever you go. There is a design for every taste. The carrying strap makes them easy to bring along and hang on a stroller or off a backpack. Since “Kids Outgrow Diapers, Not Messes™,” we keep a package of Huggies® Wipes in the car, one in each bathroom at home, and a package in the kitchen to help us with any food related messes.

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S’Mores Bars

These s’mores bars are perfect to make with kids. There are plenty of steps for them to help out with, and making them is a great way to spend time with your child.

Traditional s’mores are made with graham crackers and so are these bars. We will be making a graham cracker crust which requires crushing some crackers. The easiest (and most fun) way I have found to do this is to let a child crush the crackers using a zipped bag and a rolling pin. Simply insert the crackers, seal the bag and roll over it with the rolling pin until crumbs are formed. The crumbs don’t need to be ultra fine – a few chunks work okay.

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Once you mix the crumbs with some butter and sugar, it is time to press them into a prepared 8×8 or 9×9 pan. You will be saving some of the graham cracker mixture for the top, so set that aside. Then bake the crust for a few minutes to set it.

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This is just one instance where we ended up with messy hands, but not to worry! We had Huggies® Wipes nearby. They took care of the grease and crumbs on my daughter’s hands.

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What are s’more without chocolate? We broke up pieces of our favorite chocolate bar to add to the baked crust. Breaking up the chocolate bar made our hands quite sticky. But, you guessed it – Huggies® Wipes to the rescue. Placing the pieces of chocolate on the just baked crust needs to be an adult job since the pan will still be warm from the oven.

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After I placed the chocolate on the crust, the pan went back into the oven for another few minutes so the chocolate could melt. When it came out of the oven, I used a spatula to spread the chocolate around.

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Now it is time to top this with marshmallows, an essential part of any s’mores recipe. I bought some square marshmallows that worked perfectly on these s’mores bars, but traditional marshmallows (cut in half) will work as well. Then the pan goes back in the oven for some more baking.

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When it comes out, it is time to top with the remaining crust mixture before one last trip to the oven.

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When this comes out of the oven it will be browned and crisp on top, but very gooey in the middle. You will need to put it in the refrigerator for a bit so it can firm up.

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Even after cooling off a bit, the gooey goodness you have come to expect from s’mores remains.

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The kids beg me to make these all the time! Brought them to a party and they were gone in an instant. Best S'mores bars I have ever tasted! #ad #HugTheMess

The kids LOVED these s’mores bars. Even my kids who didn’t help to make them, came out of the woodwork to enjoy them.

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My youngest enjoyed the bars a little too much and ended with a chocolate stained face. She went and got herself some Huggies® Wipes and cleaned off. Not all baby wipes are created equal – only Huggies® Wipes have triple layers that are gentle on her skin and thick enough to clean the mess. They are the ultimate cleaning solution for messy faces and hands plus any mess you encounter at home or on the go.

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You can join the Huggies® social media sweepstakes by posting an image of your messy kid on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag#HugTheMessSweepstakes for a chance to win $2,500. Get more details on the sweepstakes here. You can follow Huggies® and #HugTheMess on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The kids beg me to make these all the time! Brought them to a party and they were gone in an instant. Best S'mores bars I have ever tasted! #ad #HugTheMess

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S'Mores Bars

The kids beg me to make these all the time! Best S'mores bars I have ever tasted! 

Course Dessert
Cuisine S'Mores Bars
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 358 kcal
Author Vicky

Ingredients

  • You will need an 8x8 or 9x9 greased pan.
  • 12 graham crackers crushed (approx. 2 1/2 - 3 cups of crushed crackers)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/8 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate bar pieces just under 6 bars
  • 12 large marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 or 9x9 pan.
  2. Place graham crackers into a zip bag,seal the bag,and roll over it with the rolling pin until crumbs are formed. The crumbs don't need to be ultra fine - a few chunks work okay.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the crumbs with the butter and sugar.
  4. Set aside 1/4 of the crumb mixture to use as the topping.
  5. Press the rest of the crumb mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and carefully top with pieces of chocolate bars.
  7. Place back in oven for 5 minutes.
  8. Remove and spread chocolate with a spatula to cover the crust.
  9. Top with 12 square marshmallows and bake for 6 minutes.If you do not have square marshmallows, just cover the chocolate layer with whatever marshmallows you have on hand.
  10. Bake for 6 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven, top with remaining crumb mixture and bake for a final 6 minutes.
  12. When bars are done, cool in refrigerator for 30 minutes or until they can be easily cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts
S'Mores Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 226mg10%
Potassium 121mg3%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 315IU6%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. dana vento says

    August 26, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    Anything S’MORES gets my attention. Good call on the plastic bag crumbling, betting that made cleanup a whole lot easier. I need one of these S’MORE Bars..

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  2. Marysa says

    August 27, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    5 stars
    I like how you baked in the marshmallows and got a golden layer going! These look so delicious, and gooey.. great way to use up s’mores supplies too if you have have leftovers from a camping trip!

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  3. Karissa says

    August 28, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    Looks like a messy (but fun!) recipe! I love s’mores so I am sure I would love these s’more bars. Marshmallow and chocolate are the best combination! And thanks for the tip to have some wipes on hand, because that is easier than getting the whole kitchen sticky!

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  4. Kristy @ Mommy Hates Cooking says

    August 29, 2016 at 5:56 am

    These S’mores bars look so very delicious! They’ll be perfect for after school snacks for my kiddos. Messy recipes always tend to taste a little better! Huggies are definitely a lifesaver with children, we’d be lost without them.

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    August 29, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    5 stars
    Yuuuummmm! My little girl loves to help me cook in the kitchen, so this would be perfect for us to do together! I can’t wait to try it out, but not looking forward to the sugar rush after haha!

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  6. [email protected] says

    August 30, 2016 at 10:25 am

    What a fun recipe to get the kiddos involved in! I bet it tastes amazing, too! Great alternative to when you don’t want to build a fire and roast marshmallows!

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  7. Tonja says

    February 12, 2019 at 12:55 pm

    Did you melt the butter to mix in or use softened butter?

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