S'mores Cookie Bars

S'mores represent one of life's perfect combinations. However, seeing as how campfires on the lawn are discouraged by my HOA; and seeing as how I am tethered to a reasonable distance from home (in case my input is required) while Husband is writing his term paper, I am forced to turn to non-traditional methods to get my s'more's fix.

In the past, Husband and I have applied the urban s'mores technique known as S'mores Nachos - which was a bit hit.

This time I'm eager to try these s'mores cookie bars. They are like s'mores, but with butter.

S'mores Cookie Bars

2/3 cup butter, at room temperature

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup (white) sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup mini marshmallows, plus 1/4 cup for adding on top (as directed below)
2 regular sized Hershey bars, each piece printed with "Hershey" cut in half
2 packages graham crackers- broken into squares (1/2 of a full graham cracker sheet)

1) Preheat oven to 375*F. Break graham crackers in half, so they are squares. Lay crackers next to each other, in a single layer on a baking sheet (the size of your baking sheet will determine exactly how many crackers you need). 

2) Bake graham crackers in pre-heated oven for 4 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

3) Cream the butter and sugars together in the bowl of an electric mixer.

4) Add egg and vanilla.

5) In a separate bowl stir flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Then add to butter mixture and mix until just combined.

6) Fold in chocolate chips and 1 cup marshmallows.

7) Use a large cookie scoop (if you're fancy like that) or two table spoons, to scoop dough onto graham crackers (on baking sheet).

8) Bake for 5 minutes. Then remove pan from oven and press about 2 pieces of chocolate and 2-3 marshmallows into each cookie.

9) Return to oven and bake for 5-7 minutes more.

10) Cool completely, then cut cookies into squares (where the graham crackers meet).

Enjoy!

S'mores Nachos

WHY didn't I think of this? It's an even easier take on the ever-popular Urban S'more!

S'more Nachos

8 rectangular graham crackers
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

1. Break each graham cracker into 4 pieces. Pile pieces in ungreased pie pan. DO NOT USE GLASS. Top with chocolate chips and marshmallows.

2. Broil 6 inches from heat for 30 to 60 seconds or until marshmallows are puffed and golden, watching to prevent burning.

S'mores Brownies

I got a craving for s'mores about a week ago and IKF was kind enough to pick up the necessary acoutrements on his trip to the store that day.

Since then, every few days we've been making urban s'mores, warming the chocolate on a graham cracker in the microwave and then toasting the marshmallow over the stove burner. It doesn't have that campfire authenticity but its a decent stand in.

Today, however, I came across this recipe for s'more brownies, which I will definitely try out this weekend.

ps. Every time I make s'mores I start quoting the s'mores scene from The Sandlot to myself.... "First you take the graham... Then you put the chocolate on the graham... Then you take the mallow... And when the MALLOW is FLAMING..." Hee hee.