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S’mores Christmas Crack Bars

December 5, 2018 By Kim Beaulieu 31 Comments

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S'mores Christmas Crack Bars are a must make holiday recipe!

S’mores Christmas Crack Bars are super easy to make. Layers of deliciousness make every bite magical. This one has chocolate graham crackers, caramel, marshmallow and chocolate. Every bite is perfection!

S'mores Christmas Crack Bars with layers of deliciousness!

S'mores Christmas Crack Bars from cravingsofalunatic.com- This dessert is super easy to make. Layers of deliciousness make every bite magical. This one has chocolate graham crackers, caramel, marshmallow and chocolate. Every bite is perfection! (@CravingsLunatic)

Welcome to Day 5 of Christmas Week. This annual event was started was something I started way back in 2012. This year we have over 35 bloggers sharing festive sweet recipes for the event.

Okay, okay, I’m totally addicted to crack bars at this point. I cannot help myself. I’m on a toffee bar making rampage. I made Mini Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Crack, then Pistachio Roca. Now these S’mores Christmas Crack Bars. I’d stop but they’re just SO darn good.

These were a bit of an experiment. I wanted to make s’mores bars but I really wanted to use caramel in them. So I did. That’s just how I roll. I do what I want. When I want to do it. No one can stop me. If I want to make S’mores Bars with caramel I’m doing it. With pride.

My plan was to melt marshmallows over top but then I realized I didn’t have any. Pretty much at the last minute, because that’s also how I roll. Planning ahead is not my “thang”. I was playing around with ideas and when I went to grab the marshmallows they weren’t there. Oops.

So I grabbed Marshmallow Creme instead. Same diff. So I started scooping it out of the jar and kept thinking “I should stop now”. Then I’d laugh hysterically and yell “you can’t stop me, you can’t tell me what to do, I do me, you do you”. Then the neighbours must have complained because the cops showed up.

S'mores Christmas Crack Bars baked to perfection. Make these a holiday tradition in your household!

I asked them if they had any marshmallows in their car but they didn’t seem impressed. I mean they grab coffee and hot chocolate while they’re working, so it seemed like a pretty good leap of faith they might have some marshmallows in their car. Apparently you shouldn’t ask them that.

So I reluctantly settled for more Marshmallow Creme. Then a little more Marshmallow Creme. Then a wee bit more Marshmallow Creme. Next thing you know I had an empty jar in my hand. I cried for a few minutes then realized I had 4 other jars in the pantry so all was well with the world again. My happiness depends on my Marshmallow Creme stockpile. It’s a thing.

I popped the bars in the oven and let the Marshmallow Creme bubble up. Then I tried really hard not to shove my face in it when it came out of the oven. Once you do that once you never really do that again. Or so I’ve been told. I mean it’s not like I ever did it or anything. I would never. Ever. Twice.

I decided to pour some melted chocolate over top while the marshmallows were still warm. It was sort of cool because the marshmallows had a funny reaction to the chocolate and some of the marshmallow bubbled up through the chocolate. It looked super cool, not going to lie.

But I am going to lie and tell everyone I know I planned it that way. Because THAT is how I roll.

S'mores Christmas Crack Bars are the perfect dessert for the holidays!

Recipes from Day 2 of Christmas Week:

  • Chocolate Orange Oatmeal Cookies from Desserts Required
  • Spiced Hibiscus Cranberry Mojitos from Pineapple and Coconut
  • Double Chocolate Peppermint Granola from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
  • Peppermint Truffles from The Bitter Side of Sweet
  • Boozy Bourbon Balls from Amee’s Savory Dish
  • Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake from Comfortably Domestic
  • Magic Cookie Bar Truffles from Farm Fresh Feasts
  • No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars from My Catholic Kitchen
  • Cardamom Coffee Bars with Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Frosting from Daily Appetite
  • Christmas Swirl Bundt Cake from Savory Experiments
  • Cherry Brandy Old Fashioned from Food Babbles
  • Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies from Mind Over Batter
  • Chocolate Covered Snowmen S’more Sandwiches from Big Bear’s Wife
  • Chocolate Covered Coconut Bon Bons  from Everyday Southwest
  • Chocolate Crinkle Cookies from CopyKat Recipes
  • Crock Pot Chocolate Cherry Nut Cups from Flour On My Face

S'mores Christmas Crack Bars with layers of graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows!

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S'mores Christmas Crack Bars with layers of deliciousness!
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S'mores Christmas Crack Bars

S'mores Christmas Crack Bars are super easy to make. Layers of deliciousness make every bite magical. This one has chocolate graham crackers, caramel, marshmallow and chocolate. Every bite is perfection!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas crack, s'mores bars
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 349kcal
Author Kim Beaulieu

Ingredients

  • 12 chocolate graham crackers
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 7 ounce Marshmallow Creme
  • 2 cups chocolate chips dark or milk
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter an 11 x 7 baking pan. 
  • Line the bottom of the pan with chocolate graham crackers.
  • Combine the butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan and cook on medium heat for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until the butter melts and the mixture is very well combined. Stir the mixture occasionally.
  • Increase heat a tiny little bit, and bring the mixture to a low boil, you want to cook it for about 2 to 3 minutes, just so it starts to thicken a bit and turn golden brown. Don't stir it during the process, but you can lightly swirl the pan. Keep a really close eye on it because it can go from a beautiful golden brown to a burnt mess in no time flat. As soon as it turns amber turn off the heat and swirl so it doesn't overcook.
  • Pour the caramel mixture over top of the graham crackers in the pan. Smooth out. Allow to cool slightly for a few minutes.
  • Scoop the Marshmallow Creme out of the jar and randomly drop spoonfuls over top of the caramel mixture. Smooth out as best you can.
  • Place the baking pan in the oven for about 5 to 7 minutes. Just enough to get the marshmallow creme soft and melty.
  • Pull the baking pan out of the oven and place on cooling rack.
  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat until the chocolate is smooth. Pour over top of the marshmallow mixture in the pan. Place in the fridge to set up.
  • It helps to score the bars before they completely set. It will make them a bit easier to cut later.
  • Cut into squares in any size you prefer.
  • Serve with a big old s'mores loving smile!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Kraft's Crunch Bars
 
Blog Post was originally published on December 11, 2015.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.8mg

S'mores Christmas Crack Bars are the perfect dessert to celebrate the holiday season with!!

I know right. It’s beautiful! This girl LOVES her chocolate desserts. She also LOVES marshmallow creme.

Edit: This post was originally part of a Christmas Week Event where we awarded $800 in prizes. Giveaway is closed!

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Comments

  1. Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife says

    December 11, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    These look AMAZING and I want to eat them all right now! What an incredible giveaway too! I’m definitely pinning this one for later. Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Anne B says

    December 11, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Great blog & giveaway!

    Reply
  3. Julia says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Now that is the perfect dessert if I have ever seen one! I love how tall and fluffy these bars look with those layers!!

    Reply
  4. Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    My family loves s’mores, so this recipe would be great for them! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Brownie says

    December 11, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    I love making peanut balls.

    Reply
  6. Roxana says

    December 11, 2015 at 10:47 PM

    Wow, so many good recipes, I want to make them all (but especially these crack bars)! Have mercy! ;P

    Reply
  7. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    December 11, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    Ooo la la! “More marshmallow creme!” Yes, that makes everything better 🙂 These look fab, and thanks for the wonderful contest, too 🙂

    Reply
  8. Amy says

    December 12, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    Oh , i can already taste the flavors. and feel the crunch. I’ll be making these soon.

    Reply
  9. Jennymcb says

    December 12, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Found your recipes through Pinterest and I am hooked. Definitely making the s’mores and chocolate bark.

    Reply
  10. Betsy @ Desserts Required says

    December 13, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    I love how you roll and YOU ARE EVIL!!!! By evil, I mean in the very best possible way. I think I am glad that the cops did not have any marshmallows in their cars (surprising, though) because that meant you piled even MORE fluff on these bad boys!

    Reply
  11. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

    December 13, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    I’d totally own the marshmallow creme bubbling up through the chocolate. It’s like a super cool and delicious experiment that went incredibly right. Sometimes those last minute recipe ideas are the best.

    Reply
  12. Lindsay says

    December 14, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    Christmas Crack Saltine Toffee

    Reply
  13. Alicia says

    December 15, 2015 at 1:45 AM

    Pic looks like there are multiple layers of the chocolate graham crackers or is that just wishful thinking? From recipe steps sounds like just one layer. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 15, 2015 at 3:13 AM

      I stacked two layers of cookies at the bottom (the chocolate graham crackers are quite thick), then poured the caramel over top. It also has a thick layer of marshmallow and chocolate too. So they are wicked tall. I wasn’t even sure whether to call it crack because Christmas Crack is quite thin. This is about 1 to 1 1/4 inches tall. I went heavy on the caramel and poured it on hot, it seems to get between the layers of crackers. I thought the same thing when I took the photos, it looks like I layered it repeatedly but I’m lazy so I only did one layer of each, ha! I wish I could say I planned it that way but I didn’t. Usually I test every recipe 3 times, but this one was a total experiment. If you make it I’d love to see a photo to see if yours has the same reaction and looks layered.

      Reply
  14. penny mcaskill says

    December 15, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    love this site, gonna try the smores bars right now…oh and Id love to win one of the giveaway gift cards…..wink, wink..

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 15, 2015 at 11:42 PM

      Thanks Penny. Good luck with the giveaway. Hope you win.

      Reply
  15. Linda Threlfall says

    December 17, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    Hi, love your blog and I look forward to each one. In case you might need marshmellow refills I have a great ‘fluff’ recipe I created this past June for a wedding I was catering and needed tons of marshmellow creme but alas the stores don’t stock it during non-holiday times. I’d be happy to share it anytime!! Thanks for posting a give away, too at this time when some of us can’t afford gifts for loved ones. Hope you all have a wondrous Holiday season and a bright cheftive NewYear!!

    Reply
  16. Linda T. says

    December 17, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    I love you all’s blogs! As a fellow foodie and chef I enjoy trying your recipes and my family loves the outcomes!! I also have a solution to your marshmallow creme dilema. This past June I needed a ton of “fluff” for a wedding I was catering and being June, I couldn’t find enough because stores only stock it during the holidays. I created a fantastic dessert fluff creme recipe and even if I say so, it came out great and my cakes were a hit! I’d gladly share the recipe so you’ll never have to search for marshmallow creme again and you can make hundreds of yummy recipes with my dessert fluff creme to go in them. Thank you for offering this giveaway, too. It’s very nice to have places to enter giveaways when you no longer are employed and can’t afford to buy gifts for your babies. Thank you for the opportunity to try to win gifts. Happy holidays to you and yours and a Chefty New Year!!!

    Reply
  17. Lauren Kelly Nutrition says

    December 19, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Ok, these just might be the most amazing things I have ever seen! Smores are my weakness, these look amazing!

    Reply
  18. Kirsten says

    December 19, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    Kim,
    I am just realizing that all these recipes are made in an 11×7 pan.

    That’s simply brilliant.

    I inherited one from my mom and I love how the size fits easily into my fridge and also holds a nice amount (of casserole, never enough of dessert) to feed our little family. Not like the endless leftovers of a 9×13 pan, you know?

    I think the marshmallow creme peeping through reminds me of the lava flowing on Kilauea. I bet it smells far better than a volcano does though!

    Thanks!

    Reply
  19. Paula Nichols says

    December 21, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Thanks for the chance and Merry Christmas!!

    Reply
  20. Jennifer says

    December 21, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    OH, these look amazing… thanks for what you do~ I’d wondered why I hadn’t seen any newsletters in a while!

    Reply
  21. Leila says

    December 22, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    We love to make Christmas crack here!

    Reply
  22. Angela | Mind Over Batter says

    December 23, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Giiiiiiiirl… This right here is the reason I want to move next door to you. And I won’t call the cops. I’d be sitting in your kitchen. Waiting. And when you’re not looking, I would run away with your s’mores crack bars and your marshmallow creme stockpile. OK, just the bars.

    Reply
  23. Sandra says

    December 24, 2015 at 1:36 AM

    I have to say these are GENIUS! S’mores for a crowd without the lighter fluid or smelling like a campfire for the rest of the holidays!!

    Plus, Thank you , thank you for putting together Christmas Week! It has been totally fun to be a part of it and get to know you and so many other bloggers much better!

    Reply
  24. Laura @MotherWouldKnow says

    December 25, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Luckily I don’t have any marshmallow cream, because if I did … Oh darn, I have marshmallows. So now I have to go and make a variation on your variation. Hahah because that’s how we roll.

    Reply
  25. Kelly says

    December 2, 2017 at 8:34 AM

    5 stars
    Everybody has their traditional favorites they request at holidays. I LOVE throwing something new in the mix! And this will be the one this year.
    Can’t wait to watch all of our chocoholics go nuts 🙂

    Reply
  26. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    December 28, 2018 at 10:15 PM

    5 stars
    GIRRRRL WHAT. How did you make the crack toffee goodness even BETTER??!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 15, 2019 at 8:48 PM

      Ha, thanks Kayle. It’s so dang good.

      Reply
  27. Claire says

    January 23, 2019 at 5:50 PM

    Trying grape juice in lieu of wine for whole 30 compliance.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      May 19, 2019 at 11:14 PM

      Cool. I have no willpower for the whole 30!!

      Reply

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