Description
Gooey s’mores magic bars combine graham cracker crust, chocolate, marshmallows, and caramel for a nostalgic campfire-inspired dessert. Layers of sweet indulgence will transport you to summer nights around the campfire with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 graham cracker sheets (5.4 oz / 153 g, crushed)
- 6 tbsps unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (measured and leveled)
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers into fine particles, blending with melted butter and sugar until uniformly combined, then press mixture firmly into the baking dish, creating a compact foundation.
- Dough Mixing: Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder together, then cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Gently incorporate egg and vanilla, folding in dry ingredients to form a smooth cookie dough.
- Layer Assembly: Spread cookie dough evenly across graham cracker base, then strategically scatter mini marshmallows and chocolate chips across the surface.
- Moisture Infusion: Drizzle sweetened condensed milk thoroughly over the entire layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Baking Process: Position in preheated oven at 175 degrees Celsius, baking for 22-27 minutes until edges transform to golden brown and center appears slightly set.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow bars to cool completely at room temperature for several hours, optionally refrigerating overnight to achieve clean, precise slices when cutting into squares.
Notes
- Crust Compression Tip: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to create a stable base, preventing crumbling when cutting bars.
- Baking Precision Alert: Monitor edges closely during baking; golden brown indicates perfect doneness without overcooking the delicate layers.
- Cooling Strategy: Allow bars to cool completely at room temperature and refrigerate overnight for cleaner, more defined square cuts.
- Moisture Management: Sweetened condensed milk creates a gooey texture, so ensure even drizzling for consistent richness across the entire dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg