S’mores in a Jar

 Going camping is a fun adventure! With summer practically here, I know for sure that camping will be on a priority list of many this year. To be honest, when I think of camping, I don’t think about comfortable beds or a good night sleep– I think about the fun my kids will have and the food.

Like s’mores: a perfectly toasted marshmallow placed in between two layers of honey crackers, with a gooey melted chocolate in the center. It’s a sugar feast, a pile of goodness that you are trying to fit right into your mouth, and before you finish it, there you are placing your next marshmallow on the stick. How can I not think about food, right?

Is it possible to have the s’mores without going camping? Absolutely yes! I have seen different variations over the years, but my favorite one is using a glass jar. Get that tent ready right in your backyard, call the kids, and let’s start this party because today we are going to bring an outside dessert inside of the jar.

  As you probably know, mason jars are not just for canning anymore. I myself have dozens of them, and love to use them for individual desserts when throwing a party. You can actually put  almost anything in them: smoothies, parfaits, cakes, flowers and much more. This treat will surely make you think you are at a campout!

 S’mores in a Jar

Level of difficulty: easy

 You will need six 8 ounces mason jars 

Ingredients: 

1 ½ cups graham crackers crumbs

½ stick of melted butter

1 ½ cups mini marshmallows

1 giant Hershey’s milk chocolate bar

 Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 350°F degrees. Have all your jars washed and dried ready to be filled.

Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter until well incorporated. Add about 1 ½ tablespoons of the mixture to each jar to make the first layer.

Chopped the chocolate into small pieces and add an even layer in each jar on top of the graham cracker crumb layer (about 1 ½ tablespoons).

Add the marshmallow as the third layer and repeat all three layers again. Sprinkle the leftover chopped chocolate on top of the last layer (it should be the marshmallows). Place the six jars on a baking sheet.

Place them in the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until you see the chocolate melted. Turn off the oven and turn on the broiler and carefully brown the marshmallows for about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Watch the jars carefully because you don’t want to burn the marshmallows. Serve immediately.

Don’t forget that summer can be a very busy season for many and chances are you will be going to a few parties.  S’mores in a Jar can be a great gift option or a treat to take to a friend. Kids will love it and adults will not resist! Just print the instructions and attach them with the jar. Don’t forget to close them with the lid!

 Whether you camp or not this summer, this treat is a great option when gathering  with friends and family.

S’mores in a Jar

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Ingredients

• You will need six 8 ounces mason jars.
• 1 ½ cups graham crackers crumbs
• ½ stick of melted butter
• 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
• 1 giant Hershey’s milk chocolate bar

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Have all your jars washed and dried ready to be filled.
5. Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter until well incorporated.
7. Add about 1 ½ tablespoons of the mixture to each jar to make the first layer.
9. Chopped the chocolate into small pieces and add an even layer in each jar on top of the graham cracker crumb layer (about 1 ½ tablespoons).
11. Add the marshmallow as the third layer.
13. Repeat all three layers again.
15. Sprinkle the leftover chopped chocolate on top of the last layer (it should be the marshmallows).
17. Place the six jars on a baking sheet.
19. Place them in the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until you see the chocolate melted.
21. Turn off the oven and turn on the broiler and carefully brown the marshmallows for about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Watch the jars carefully because you don't want to burn the marshmallows. Serve immediately.