Toasted Marshmallow S'mores Bars

I needed to create something quick and easy, and these little bars more than fit the bill.  Start with a sugar cookie graham crust covered with melty chocolate and topped with warm toasted marshmallows.  What more could you want?  These bars come together quickly and easily, and taste even better the next day! 

Toasted Marshmallow S'mores Bars

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 3 full graham cracker sheets)
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 cups mini marshmallows

Preheat the oven to 350F.  Line a 9x9 inch square baking dish with foil, letting the excess hang over the sides.  Lightly grease the foil with cooking spray.  Set aside.

Cream together the butter and sugar.  Beat in the egg and vanilla until blended.  Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and graham cracker crumbs and beat until just combined.  Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.  Bake for 10 minutes.  Immediately  pour the chocolate chips over the top of the crust and let sit for several minutes to soften.  After the chocolate chips are soft, use the back of a spoon to spread the chocolate evenly.  Sprinkle the marshmallows on top of the melted chocolate and place under the broiler for about 1 minute, or until the marshmallows are puffy and golden.  Let the bars cool, then remove from the pan using the tin foil as handles.  Cut into squares and serve.  Makes 16 bars.

Enjoy!  -Cardamommy