The craving for a s’more hit me on a rainy Tuesday—no campfire in sight. I wanted that perfect combination of graham, chocolate, and toasted marshmallow, but in a neat, bite-sized form I could make in my kitchen. That’s how these S’mores Bites were born. As I pressed the buttery graham cracker crust into the pan, the sweet, honey-like scent filled the air. Placing a square of Hershey’s chocolate and a fluffy marshmallow on each one felt like building tiny edible campfires. When they came out of the oven, the marshmallows had puffed into perfect golden domes. That first bite, warm and gooey with melted chocolate, was pure, nostalgic magic without a single mosquito bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You will adore this recipe because it captures the entire messy, wonderful experience of a classic s’more and transforms it into a tidy, adorable, and effortless treat. There’s no need for a fire, no sticky fingers from wrestling with melted marshmallows, and every single bite has the perfect ratio of crust, chocolate, and marshmallow. They come together in minutes, bake in just a few more, and are guaranteed to bring smiles to faces of all ages. They’re the perfect solution for a party dessert, a fun after-school snack, or whenever you need a little taste of summer camp, any time of year.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (from about 8 full sheets)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 12 regular-sized marshmallows
- 3.1 oz (one standard bar) Hershey’s milk chocolate, broken into 12 equal squares
Let’s talk ingredients. Making your own graham cracker crumbs is easy and worthwhile—just pulse whole sheets in a food processor or seal them in a bag and roll with a rolling pin. Store-bought crumbs work, but fresh crumbs have a better texture. The melted butter binds the crust; using unsalted lets you control the saltiness. Don’t skip the powdered sugar in the crust—it’s what gives it that sweet, tender, cookie-like quality that mimics the flavor of a real graham cracker. For authenticity, Hershey’s milk chocolate is the classic choice, but any good milk chocolate will do. And for the marshmallows, standard-sized ones are perfect. Don’t use minis; they’ll melt into nothing.(See the next page below to continue…)