Last month, my mom had her annual Valentine’s Day party. All the kids (my siblings and I) were asked to bring a yummy Valentines-ish treat. I brought my favorite pink Cherry Chocolate Fruit Dip. My sister in laws brought pink popcorn and a strawberry cheesecake. The dessert table was totally pink, red, and fancy. And, then there were these big, fat, globby, brown wads sitting in the midst. I didn’t think much of them until I saw Dan totally downing one, telling me, with his mouth full, that I had to try them. I did. It was awesome. I probably had three or four…or seven. In fact, I didn’t eat anything pink or red all night long. Before I left, I knew I had to get the recipe, so I start asking all the girls which of them brought the brown stuff. Lo and behold, it was my new brother in law, Trevor. A dude! I know I shouldn’t be so impressed, but in my family the guys don’t make much more than toast. So, asking him for the recipe was a foreign experience. I liked it.
Anyway, he emailed me the recipe for these S’mores Bars. I’m sure it’s nothing new in the recipe world, y’all have probably had them before. But, I love them. It was my first, and I need more. I heart chewy stuff.
Chewy Gooey S’mores Bars
from Betty Crocker

Chewy Gooey S’mores Bars
Ingredients
- 8 cups Golden Grahams cereal
- 5 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 5 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows if desired
Instructions
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In a large bowl, measure cereal.
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Butter 13x9-inch pan.
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In large microwavable bowl, microwave 5 cups marshmallows, the chocolate chips, corn syrup and butter, uncovered on High for 2 to 3 1/2 minutes, stirring after every minute, until melted and smooth when stirred. Stir in vanilla.
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Pour over cereal; quickly toss until completely coated.
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Stir in 1 cup marshmallows.
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Press mixture evenly in pan, using buttered back of spoon.
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Let stand uncovered at least 1 hour, or refrigerate if you prefer a firmer bar.
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For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
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Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 2 days.