S’mores Bars

Cookie Dough Foundation Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup salted butter, brought to room temperature
• 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp packed light brown sugar (85 grams)
• 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp granulated sugar (83 grams)
• 3/4 tsp pure vanilla essence
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled to 163 grams)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• A hint of salt
• 4 graham cracker sheets

Layered Delights:

• One 7-ounce container of marshmallow fluff
• 12 ounces of premium chocolate slabs
• 3-4 tbsp of rich caramel drizzle
• 1/2 cup chocolate morsels

Steps to Heavenly S’mores Bars:

Initial Setup:

1. Lightly spray a 9×9 baking dish with non-stick spray, then line with parchment for easy removal.
2. Warm your oven up to 350°F.

Cookie Dough Crafting:

1. In a spacious bowl, whip the butter with an electric blender on high until creamy.
2. Blend in both sugars until the mixture achieves a smooth consistency, roughly taking a minute or two.
3. Gently mix in the vanilla essence followed by the egg until just incorporated.
4. In stages, fold in the dry elements to the wet mixture, avoiding overmixing.
5. Crumble the graham crackers, ensuring a mix of both fine and chunkier bits. Blend them into the dough.

Layered Assembly:

1. Evenly spread half of the cookie dough at the base of your prepped dish.
2. Position the chocolate slabs on top, ensuring a snug fit with minimal gaps.
3. Smear a generous layer of marshmallow fluff over the chocolate. For ease, you can grease your spatula.
4. Artfully drizzle the caramel sauce atop the marshmallow layer.
5. Distribute flattened chunks of the remaining dough over the layers, allowing glimpses of the gooey layers beneath.
6. For a final touch, sprinkle the chocolate morsels over the top.

Golden Baking:

1. Pop the dish into the 350°F oven and bake for 22-26 minutes. The marshmallow fluff will expand and turn a lovely golden hue. There might be a minor wobble when nudged, but rest assured, it’ll firm up as it cools.

Relishing & Preservation:

1. Patience is key! Allow the bars to rest and solidify on a cooling rack for 2-3 hours. For a speedier cooldown, refrigerate briefly.
2. If storing overnight before serving, seal them with foil or cling wrap at room temperature.
3. Remaining pieces? Store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 4 days. But, with their addictive taste, they might not last that long! Indulge and enjoy.