Soft and Gooey S'mores Bars

recipe from Avery Cooks

These are good--even if overcooked a bit when someone can't hear the timer beep while the family is watching a show together. (Wink! Wink!)

SOFT AND GOOEY SMORES BARS

No campfire required for these gooey, rich bars that are loaded with texture and flavor. The combination of chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows, all suspended in a buttery, brown-sugar based dough, is just magical. They're ready from start to finish in 30 minutes and are fast and easy that you may never both with regular smores again.

Yield: one 9x13 pan, 18-24 generous squares

Prep Time: 8 minutes

Cook Time: about 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
10 full-size graham crackers, roughly chopped (about 4 cups)

2 heaping cups mini marshmallows
1 bag semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
3. Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don't scramble it. Add the egg, brown sugar, vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
4. Add the flour and stir until just combined, don't overmix.
5. Add the graham crackers and any crumbs on cutting board, marshmallows, chocolate chips and fold to incorporate.
6. Turn batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
7. Bake for about 20 to 22 minutes, or until bars have firmed up in the center and edges will be set. Some marshmallows may have developed a hint of golden color. Allow bars to cool in pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. Bars will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.