These bars are not only easy but check off all the boxes - graham cracker crust, melty chocolate center, and a gooey marshmallow topping.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Is there anything that screams Summertime more than s’mores? Not only are they packed with flavor but the feeling of nostalgia that comes with them is unmatched. This recipe was born when my husband and I lived in an 800 square foot apartment with no backyard, let alone bonfire, in our possession to make our s’mores cravings come true.

Over the years, I’ve made tiny changes to the recipe and the finished result is a bar that is ooey gooey and oh-so delicious. And, the best part about these babies is there is absolutely no campfire needed but it’s just as quick to pull together!

YIELD: 9 LARGE or 16 SMALL SQUARES

INGREDIENTS FOR DOUGH:

• 1/4 cup (1/2 of a stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

• 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed

• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 egg

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup flour

• 3/4 cup fine graham cracker crumbs
  

INGREDIENTS FOR FUDGE:

• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (about half of a 14-ounce can)

• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  

  MISC.

• 1/2 cup marshmallow cream
  

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 8x8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, beat together the room temperature butter and brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy - approx. 2-3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract, egg, and mix again.

3. Pour in the baking soda, salt, flour, and fine graham cracker crumbs wet mixture and combine.

4. Take 1/2 of the dough and press it down into an even layer on the bottom of your 8x8 pan.
   →If you’re unsure about it being 1/2 the batter, err on the side of caution and add a bit more!

5. Next comes the fudge. Add your chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl along with the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and butter. Microwave at 30-second intervals (mixing in between) until it’s silky smooth. Keep an eye on it, as it can burn easily if not watched.

6. Spread 1/2 cup of marshmallow fluff/cream on top of the dough to form an even layer.

7. Spread the fudge mixture over the marshmallow layer using the back of a spoon.

8. Add a few more dollops of marshmallow cream on top - this time don’t spread.

9. Then, crumble the remaining dough over the fudge mixture, leaving some areas of the fudge and marshmallow dollops uncovered.

10. Bake at 350°F for 25-28 minutes until golden brown.

11. Remove from the oven and allow to cool (approx. 15 minutes) before enjoying!