S’Mores Bars Take 1: Baking with Sammy Recipe
Ingredients
- Closely adapted from King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion
- 4 cups (14 oz) old fashioned rolled oats
- 4 cups (4 1/2 oz) Rice Krispies cereal
- 3/4 cup (5 1/4 oz) sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 oz) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (2 oz) water
- 1/2 cup (5 1/2 oz) light corn syrup
- 1 t sea salt
- 3 cups (6 oz) miniature marshmallows, divided
- 1 1/2 cups (9 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- coarse sea salt for sprinkling
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Reviews
October 30, 2011
Much better than the traditional "cookie." Love this grown-up version. This is the perfect time of the year for this warm, nostalgic treat.
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