S’mores Crispy Treats

Updated July 14, 2022

S’mores Crispy Treats
Mark Weinberg for The New York Times. Food Styling by Barrett Washburne.
Total Time
15 minutes, plus cooling
Rating
4(512)
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This smile-inducing mash-up of crispy rice treats and s’mores combines the best qualities of both popular sweets. Toasty graham crackers and roasted marshmallows balance the overall sweetness, while melted butter and gooey marshmallows soften the dry graham crackers and brittle chocolate. To make these newfangled sweets, broil the marshmallows until they just start to smoke. Brown the butter to double down on the toastiness, then toss with the marshmallows, graham cereal and chocolate chips, which melt in streaks. After pressing the mixture into a pan, broil the top to get that toasted-over-the-campfire taste.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 (8- or 9-inch) pan (about 16 pieces)
  • Nonstick cooking spray (or softened butter), for greasing
  • 1(10- to 12-ounce/283- to 340-gram) bag marshmallows
  • ½cup/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1(10- to 12-ounce/283- to 340-gram) box graham cracker cereal (such as Golden Grahams)
  • ¼teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
  • ½cup/85 grams semisweet chocolate chips
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (16 servings)

209 calories; 8 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 35 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 16 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 104 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the broiler to high and set the rack in the upper third of the oven. Grease a broiler-safe 8- or 9-inch square pan, then add the marshmallows. (They won’t fit in an even layer, and that’s OK.) Broil until deeply browned and smoking, about 1 minute. (Watch closely, as broilers vary.) Stir to expose untoasted sides and broil once again until browned and just starting to smoke. Remove from oven, leaving the broiler on.

  2. Step 2

    In a large pot, melt the ½ cup butter over medium-high. Stir frequently until the hissing subsides and the butter smells toasted and is speckled brown, 3 to 5 minutes. (Keep watch: This happens quickly.) Turn off the heat, then add the marshmallows (the pan may still be hot), and stir vigorously until melted. Working quickly, add the cereal and salt and stir to combine. Add the chocolate and stir to combine.

  3. Step 3

    Immediately scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer. Broil until the top is golden and charred in spots, about 1 minute, watching closely. Let cool completely, then cut into squares or bars. Store, covered, at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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I’m confused. The opening narrative describes this as a “mash-up of crispy rice treats and s’mores”. The photo also suggests a rice cereal akin to Rice Chex in addition to the Golden Grahams style cereal in the finished product yet there’s no mention of a rice cereal in the list of ingredients.

Drawing from the notes of others, these came out great. * lined a sheet pan with foil, folding the edges up and buttering, to toast the marshmallows - this made for a quick ~1 minute toast and less messy transfer * buttered an 8x8 pan for ease of removing treats * used equal amounts marshmallow to cereal * substituted milk chocolate chips because, well, that's what a Hershey bar is * broil of treats took only 30 seconds - watch closely!

When it says "scrape the mixture into the prepared pan" what pan is intended? The same as before and if so how is it "prepared?" Thanks

So Good!! I used 13 X 9 pan. Definitely watch marshmallows under broiler closely , and browning butter!

Followed the other tips on here and cooked marshmallows on a lined baking sheet. We used mini marshmallows and it took around a minute in oven. I topped with more mini marshmallows and choc chips before final broil and then added hot cocoa mix at end like someone else suggested! Super cute and tasty

Used large stainless steel skillet because it turns out I own nothing else that's broiler safe

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