{"id":"2902ea18-b6e8-4576-a3f2-f3b77069d944","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/2902ea18-b6e8-4576-a3f2-f3b77069d944","source_url":"https://handletheheat.com/smores-fudge-bars/","title":"S'mores Fudge Bars","description":"S'mores Fudge Bars have a buttery graham cracker crust, a fudgy chocolate filling, and homemade toasted marshmallow topping. So delicious!","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","prep_time":"PT35M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT115M","image_url":"https://handletheheat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Smores-Fudge-Bars-SQUARE.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"20 (308 grams) full graham crackers","item":"full graham crackers","quantity":20,"metric_alternate":{"quantity":308,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":50,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"12 tablespoons (170 grams) unsalted butter, (melted)","item":"unsalted butter,","quantity":12,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"melted","metric_alternate":{"quantity":170,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 ⅓ cups (226 grams) semisweet chocolate chips","item":"semisweet chocolate chips","quantity":1.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":226,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"3/4 cup + 1 ½ tablespoons (265 grams) sweetened condensed milk","item":"+ 1 1/2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":265,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 large egg whites, (cold)","item":"large egg whites,","quantity":2,"preparation":"cold"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar","item":"cream of tartar","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (75 grams) granulated sugar","item":"+ 2 tablespoons granulated sugar","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":75,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 cup (168 grams) light corn syrup","item":"light corn syrup","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":168,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/4 cup (60 grams) water","item":"water","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":60,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil*.","section":"Make the crust:"},{"number":2,"text":"Place the graham crackers, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture is moistened. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Place the pan on a hot pad or pot holder in the fridge to cool while you prepare the filling.","section":"Make the crust:"},{"number":3,"text":"In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium-low heat, combine the chocolate chips and condensed milk. Stirring constantly, heat until the mixture is melted, thick, and smooth. Don’t walk away from it, as it can burn on the bottom quickly. Pour over graham cracker crust. Place in the refrigerator while making the marshmallow topping.","section":"Make the filling:"},{"number":4,"text":"In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.","section":"Make the marshmallow topping:"},{"number":5,"text":"Meanwhile, in a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue to cook until a candy thermometer registers 240°F, about 6-8 minutes. The bubbles will become slower and the syrup will thicken slightly. Immediately remove from heat.","section":"Make the marshmallow topping:"},{"number":6,"text":"Turn the mixer on low speed and slowly but continuously add the hot syrup, pouring it between the side of the bowl and whisk.","section":"Make the marshmallow topping:"},{"number":7,"text":"Increase speed to medium-high and beat until the mixture is very thick and looks like marshmallow fluff, about 6-7 minutes longer. Add vanilla and beat until combined.","section":"Make the marshmallow topping:"},{"number":8,"text":"Spread the marshmallow topping evenly over the chocolate fudge layer. Use a kitchen torch to gently torch the marshmallow layer until lightly golden. Alternatively, place the pan under the broiler and broil for about 30 seconds, or until lightly golden, checking on it every few seconds (it can burn quickly!).","section":"Assemble:"},{"number":9,"text":"Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares and serving. The squares can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.","section":"Assemble:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T01:45:26.945015+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T01:45:26.945015+00:00"}