Description
Campfire-inspired s’mores magic bars bring classic graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow flavors into an irresistible dessert. Rich layers meld together, creating a nostalgic treat that transports you to sweet summer memories around the fire.
Ingredients
Scale
Smores Magic Bars
Base:
- 9 graham cracker sheets (5.4 ounces / 153 grams, crushed)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (measured and leveled)
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). Coat a 23 centimeters x 33 centimeters (9×13-inch) baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and combine with melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until thoroughly incorporated.
- Press the graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a solid foundation.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl until well blended.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together granulated sugar and softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the whole egg and pure vanilla extract into the butter mixture, stirring gently until completely integrated.
- Fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth cookie dough forms without overmixing.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly across the graham cracker base using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Distribute mini marshmallows and semi-sweet chocolate chips uniformly over the cookie dough layer.
- Drizzle sweetened condensed milk carefully and completely across the entire surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-27 minutes, watching for golden brown edges and a slightly set center.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature for at least 2-3 hours before cutting into squares.
- For cleaner slices, refrigerate overnight before serving.
Notes
- Cooling is crucial for clean, perfect cuts that showcase layered textures and prevent crumbly edges.
- Overnight resting helps marshmallows set and flavors meld, creating a more harmonious dessert experience.
- Sweetened condensed milk acts as a binding agent, adding richness and creating a gooey, indulgent center.
- Mini marshmallows provide delightful pockets of soft sweetness that caramelize slightly during baking.
- Graham cracker base offers a classic s’mores foundation with buttery, crunchy texture that complements creamy layers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 116mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 24mg