Description
Indulge in these decadent OMG Bars, a delightful twist on classic S’mores Bars featuring a homemade vanilla bean marshmallow layer atop a buttery graham cracker crust, all finished with a luscious dark chocolate ganache. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings!
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, finely crushed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Homemade Marshmallow:
- 2 tablespoons (2 packets) gelatin
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 vanilla bean, split & beans removed
Salted Dark Chocolate Ganache:
- 5 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Make the graham cracker crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Press into the baking dish and bake for 8-10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Make the homemade marshmallow: In a stand mixer bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. In a pot, cook sugar, salt, corn syrup, and water to 240 degrees. Beat hot sugar mixture into the gelatin until glossy. Add vanilla beans and beat until soft peaks form. Spread over crust and let set.
- Top with salted dark chocolate ganache: Melt chocolate, cream, and salt in the microwave. Pour over the marshmallow layer and let set.
- Cut the bars: Lift bars out of the pan using parchment paper. Cut into 16 bars and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, let the bars set for the specified times to ensure proper texture.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: S'mores Bars, OMG Bars, Marshmallow Bars, Dessert Recipe
