Why S’mores?

S’mores have transcended generations as a quintessential treat embodying the spirit of summer. The delightful combination of toasted marshmallows, melty chocolate, and crisp graham crackers brings nostalgia to the forefront, reminding us of campfire tales and late-night star gazing. These S’mores Crumble Bars encapsulate all these flavors in a convenient and shareable format, ensuring you can indulge in this classic without the mess of assembling the traditional treat.

Perfect for Every Occasion

Summer gatherings are an ideal opportunity to showcase your culinary skills. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue, a friendly potluck, or a family get-together, these S’mores Crumble Bars are sure to impress. They are simple to make, transport well, and can easily feed a crowd. Plus, they offer a delightful alternative to more time-intensive desserts, allowing you to focus on enjoying the moments with your loved ones.

About the Ingredients

Creating the perfect S’mores Crumble Bars requires just a handful of ingredients, each chosen for its role in delivering maximum flavor and texture:

• Butter: Softened butter creates a rich base and helps bind ingredients together.
• Sugar: Provides sweetness and enhances flavor, making the bars irresistible.
• Egg: Acts as a binding agent, giving the bars structure.
• Vanilla extract: Elevates the flavor profile with its warm, fragrant essence.
• All-purpose flour: Offers the foundation for the crumble and helps achieve the right texture.
• Graham cracker crumbs: Essential for that classic s’mores taste, adding crunch and flavor.
• Baking powder and Salt: Enhance leavening and balance sweetness, respectively.
• Chocolate chips: Dark or milk, these are the stars of the show, providing the luscious mouthfeel of melted chocolate.
• Marshmallows: The quintessential s’mores ingredient, bringing gooeyness and flavor.

How to Make S’mores Crumble Bars

S’mores Crumble Bars: A Delightful Treat

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✨ Description:
These S’mores Crumble Bars bring all the nostalgic flavors of classic campfire s’mores into an easy-to-make, oven-baked treat! With a buttery graham cracker crust, gooey layers of melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows, and a crumbly golden topping, every bite is pure comfort. Perfect for parties, picnics, or when you’re just craving something sweet and indulgent, these bars capture the essence of s’mores without the need for a fire pit. Serve them warm for a melty experience or let them cool for perfectly chewy, sliceable squares.

• Author: admin
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 8-10 slices 1x

Ingredients

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• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 full sheets)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare Pan:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Make the Dough Base:
   In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.

3. Add Dry Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, combine the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.

4. Assemble the Layers:
   Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the dough layer, followed by the mini marshmallows.

5. Top with Crumble:
   Crumble the remaining dough over the marshmallow layer, leaving some marshmallow and chocolate exposed for that classic s’mores look.

6. Bake:
   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the marshmallows are slightly toasted.

7. Cool and Serve:
   Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Cooling helps them set for cleaner slices. Enjoy the gooey, chocolaty goodness!

Notes

🔔 Note:

• For an extra gooey texture, add a few extra marshmallows on top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
• Want a richer chocolate flavor? Substitute half of the semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chunks.
• For clean slices, chill the bars in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes after they cool at room temperature.
• These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 16 bars
• Calories: 360 kcal per bar (based on 16 servings)

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Tips for the Best Crumble Bars

To ensure your S’mores Crumble Bars turn out perfectly every time, consider the following tips:

• Don’t Overmix: When combining the dry and wet ingredients, mix just until combined. Overmixing can lead to dense bars.
• Let the Chocolate Melt: Allow the chocolate chips to sit for a minute before spreading; this will make it easier for them to melt uniformly.
• Add Extra Toppings: Feel free to enhance your bars with additional ingredients like peanut butter chips, nuts, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top for an added flavor dimension.
• Proper Cooling: Let the bars cool completely in the pan to ensure they set properly. Cutting them too soon can result in a messy presentation.

Storing and Serving Suggestions

These S’mores Crumble Bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week. To maintain their freshness, store them in an airtight container. For a fun serving suggestion, warm the bars slightly in the microwave for a few seconds before digging in; this will enhance the gooeyness of the marshmallows and chocolate, making them feel freshly baked!