• Indoor S’mores

  Filed under Dessert - Brownies/Bars
  Nov 13
  Did you know that the average weight gain during the holidays is 6-10 pounds? Yikes. I believe it though. I know that around Thanksgiving and Christmas, I give myself full reign to eat whatever I want. Hey, they only come once a year, right?? Well, in order to combat the holiday eating, my husband and I are trying to be really good until those 2 days hit. So what am I doing with a picture of a sweet treat up while I am talking about eating better? Is it because these are really low in fat and calories? Nope. Let me explain…

  I am a firm believer in “everything in moderation.” I have tried different “diets” and always fail because I love food too much. And although I’m not my ideal weight or size, the thing that keeps my weight in check more than everything else is just being very conscious of what I am eating. And allowing myself a treat every once in awhile. And these treats are perfect for portioning. I made a batch, cut them into small squares and wrapped each individual serving. Then I hid them. Yep – out of sight, out of mind. If I would have left these on the counter, they would have been gone in 2 days. But they lasted us over a week. That’s my kind of diet!!

  I’ve talked before of my love for recipes on packages. This one was no exception!! In fact, after seeing the recipe on the box, I couldn’t stop thinking about it for weeks. If you are a fan of Rice Krispie treats, you’ll love these!!

  Indoor S’mores
  from Golden Grahams

  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
  1 teaspoon vanilla
  1 cup miniature marshmallows, if desired

  Into a large bowl, measure cereal. Butter 13×9-inch pan. In a large microwavable bowl, microwave 5 cups marshmallows, chocolate chips, corn syrup and butter uncovered on High 2 minutes to 3 minutes 30 seconds, stirring after every minute, until melted and smooth when stirred. Stir in vanilla.

  Pour over cereal; quickly toss until completely coated. Stir in 1 cup marshmallows.

  Press mixture evenly in pan, using buttered back of spoon. Let stand uncovered for at least 1 hour, or refrigerate if you prefer a firmer bar.

  **This can easily be done on the stove-top as well!!
  

  

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  16 Comments

16 Responses to “Indoor S’mores”

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   Abby said on November 13th, 2007 at 6:35 pm

   Brad said last night while we were making cocoa, “No, I don’t want marshmallows in mine. I don’t like them except in S’mores. You know what we should make? S’mores.”

   If he sees your post he’ll go nuts!

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   Kelly Mahoney said on November 13th, 2007 at 7:47 pm

   You have a wonderfully tasty blog here! Those look fabulous.

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   gigi said on November 13th, 2007 at 8:05 pm

   mmm, how divine indoor s’mores!

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   slush said on November 13th, 2007 at 8:24 pm

   My boys will love these. Great recipe!

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   Kelly-Jane said on November 13th, 2007 at 8:38 pm

   Oh they look so good! I need one of them right now =)

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   Augustina said on November 13th, 2007 at 10:12 pm

   These look great Deborah! I used to eat Golden grahams when i was a kid–I’ll have to give this one a try.

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   Nan said on November 14th, 2007 at 2:41 am

   6-10 pounds!?! AAAAAH! Seriously, I’ve been gaining weight since I stopped doing all my summer fieldwork and I’m not okay with it. I’m kind of dreading the holidays, actually. But your s’mores bars look delicious as usual!!

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   Jenn said on November 14th, 2007 at 3:10 am

   Those look amazing! I am not sure I could resist them even by hiding them though..!

   http://www.chocolateshavings.ca

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   Emiline said on November 14th, 2007 at 8:10 pm

   Oh lord! 6-10 lbs? I’m in trouble.
   These look good. I love golden grahams. Although, I’m eating my way through a box of cocoa rice crispies.

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    Maryann@FindingLaDolceVita said on November 14th, 2007 at 8:22 pm

    6-10 pounds? Is that all? haha I’m sure I can do better than that!

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    eatme_delicious said on November 14th, 2007 at 10:57 pm

    Okay I really have to make these! They look so delicious! Good idea with cutting them into small pieces and then putting them in the cupboard. And it’s a great idea to still eat the unhealthy things you love, but in smaller quantities. That’s what I try and do too. Way better than giving everything up!

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    Kevin said on November 14th, 2007 at 11:54 pm

    Those smores look really good.

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    Valli said on November 15th, 2007 at 1:32 pm

    With so much temptation over the holiday season the added pounds are inevitable. I won’t be able to see my toes soon!The s’mores are certainly adding to the temptation, but that is not a bad thing!

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    Cheryl said on November 15th, 2007 at 4:13 pm

    Oh my!! I made these years ago for a BBQ and people went nuts for them. I love that you did this, it brought back so many memories.

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    Tarah said on November 15th, 2007 at 8:24 pm

    OMG! When I first looked at the picture, I knew that I wanted to try it! These look delicious and I can’t wait to try them!

    Thanks for the recipe!!

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    MrsPresley said on November 18th, 2007 at 7:59 pm

    these look amazing!

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