YUMMY by Gambino - Smores Bars

by Gambino

SMORES BARS

PRESENTED BY KATHY HEEREN-ELLIS

Ooey, goey, chocolate marshmallow goodness! Don’t be afraid of the prep – it’s easy, and just needs time to chill! If you don’t have dark chocolate chips, you can substitute with semi-sweet. Just make sure the pudding you use is cook and serve - not instant! This will be a hit!

INGREDIENTS

CRUST:

3 Cups Finely Crushed Graham Crackers (46 Squares)

3/4 Cup Butter, Melted

1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar

FILLING:

3 1/2 Cups Milk

2 Boxes Cook & Serve Chocolate Pudding & Pie Filling Mix (not instant, 3.4 oz each)

1 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips

TOPPING:

4 OZ Cream Cheese, Softened

2 Jars Marshmallow Creme (7 oz each)

2 Cups Frozen Whipped Topping, Thawed

GARNISH:

1/4 Cup Chocolate Frosting

1/4 Cup Coarsely Crushed Graham Crackers (2 Squares)

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.

In medium bowl, mix crust ingredients with fork until well blended. Press evenly in bottom and up sides of pan. Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until set. Cool 10 minutes.

In 4-quart saucepan, cook milk and pudding mixes over medium heat 10 to 14 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips; stir until melted and smooth. Pour into baked crust; spread evenly. Cool at room temperature 15 minutes, then cover filling with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until set.

When ready to serve, remove plastic wrap from filling. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in whipped topping. Drop by spoonfuls over chilled pudding layer and spread evenly over top.

In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on High 10 to 15 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle. Using a fork, drizzle warmed frosting and sprinkle 1/4 cup graham cracker pieces over top.