Recipe: Baked S'mores (using graham cracker crumbs)

BAKED S'MORES

3 cups graham cracker crumbs*
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter
1/3 cup sugar
1 (16 oz.) bag mini marshmallows
12 oz. chocolate of choice, either 6 to 8 chocolate bars (1.55 oz. each), broken up, or chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 10-by-15-inch baking sheet with nonstick spray. (The recipe can be scaled down and made in a 9-by-9-inch or 11-by-7-inch baking dish.)

In a medium bowl, mix together the cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar. The mixture should come together when pressed with your fingers. Pat the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking sheet. If needed, place plastic wrap over the top and use a round object to roll and press evenly.

Bake for 15 minutes or until set.

Remove from oven and sprinkle the marshmallows over the crust and top with chocolate pieces.

Return to the oven and bake 5 to 8 minutes or until the marshmallows and chocolate melt. Remove from the oven and cool.

Once cool, use a pizza cutter lightly coated with oil to cut into desired size squares.

*You can use a mix of cookie crumbs (such as shortbreads) and graham crackers.

Makes 35 to 40 squares
Source: Susan M. Selasky in the Detroit Free Press, July 2010