Smore Candy Bars: A Gooey, Irresistible Treat in 10 Minutes
A great way to enjoy s'mores whenever you want! Layered bars featuring homemade cinnamon graham crackers, fluffy toasted marshmallows coated in dark chocolate.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 4 tbsp cold water
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup water for agar-agar powder
- 7 tsp agar-agar powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- vegetable shortening
- 20 oz Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- 1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 2. Add butter and mix using a pastry cutter or fingers.
- 3. Add 3 tbsp water, honey, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Add more water if needed.
- 4. Gather dough into a ball, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9x13" pan with parchment.
- 6. Spread dough in pan, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, and poke holes with a fork.
- 7. Bake for 20-45 minutes. Allow to cool.
- 8. For marshmallow, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a pot. Boil and reach firm-ball stage.
- 9. Bloom agar-agar powder in 1/2 cup water. Combine with sugar syrup, add salt and vanilla, and whisk until fluffy.
- 10. Spread marshmallow over crust. Let set 2-3 hours, then broil until golden.
- 11. Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Coat each bar in chocolate.
- 12. Let bars cool and set for several hours or overnight.
Notes
Use fresh cinnamon for a more robust flavor.
Ensure marshmallow is fully set before cutting.