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:
- Lightly spray a 9×9 baking dish with non-stick spray, then line with parchment for easy removal.
- Warm your oven up to 350°F.
Cookie Dough Crafting:
- In a spacious bowl, whip the butter with an electric blender on high until creamy.
- Blend in both sugars until the mixture achieves a smooth consistency, roughly taking a minute or two.
- Gently mix in the vanilla essence followed by the egg until just incorporated.
- In stages, fold in the dry elements to the wet mixture, avoiding overmixing.
- Crumble the graham crackers, ensuring a mix of both fine and chunkier bits. Blend them into the dough.
Layered Assembly:
- Evenly spread half of the cookie dough at the base of your prepped dish.
- Position the chocolate slabs on top, ensuring a snug fit with minimal gaps.
- Smear a generous layer of marshmallow fluff over the chocolate. For ease, you can grease your spatula.
- Artfully drizzle the caramel sauce atop the marshmallow layer.
- Distribute flattened chunks of the remaining dough over the layers, allowing glimpses of the gooey layers beneath.
- For a final touch, sprinkle the chocolate morsels over the top.
Golden Baking:
- 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:
- Patience is key! Allow the bars to rest and solidify on a cooling rack for 2-3 hours. For a speedier cooldown, refrigerate briefly.
- If storing overnight before serving, seal them with foil or cling wrap at room temperature.
- 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.