S'more Bars

S'more cookie bars that our two year-old can eat without getting sticky. I have made these at least 1/2 a dozen times this summer.

Recipe from Lisa Diprima, published in a Taste of Home magazine.

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 2/3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
5 milk chocolate candy bars (or 12 oz of chocolate chunks or whatever chocolate you have on hand)
2 cups marshmallow creme (or enough mini-marshmallows to cover a 9x13in pan, about 3/4 package)

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine the flour, cracker crumbs, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Set aside 1 cup for topping.

Press remaining mixture into a greased 9x13 square baking pan. Place candy bars or chocolate chunks over crust; spread with marshmallow creme or sprinkle with mini-marshmallows. Crumble remaining graham crack mixture over top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.

1 bar equals 213 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 28mg cholestrol, 114g sodium, 30g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 3g protein.