NeHave you ever had an unexpected act of kindness given to you by a friend or a random stranger? Over the years I have had many. They always seemed to come at a time I was down and needed it most. I have tried to instill the belief in my children to give kindness whenever possible. Everyone needs a pick me up sometimes and I’ve found the perfect gift; ooey, gooey S’mores bars. Because who doesn’t love chocolate, right?
Here’s how to make them:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (just crush up one wrapped package from the box)
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate candy– you can use M&M’s, crumbled chocolate bars, chocolate chips, vanilla chips, whatever is your favorite
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- Additional ingredients needed:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- To make the bars:
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, vanilla and butter together until blended. Add the mixture into the bottom of a 9X9 inch baking dish. Place the chocolate candies on top of the graham cracker mix, top with marshmallows. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until the marshmallows are lightly browned and melted. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
To make the jar gift you will need one clean quart mason or decorative jar. Place the crushed graham crackers on the bottom of the jar, making sure to press down firmly. Add the remaining ingredients in the following order, chocolate candies, brown sugar and marshmallows on top. Add a tag with the additional ingredients and the instructions and attach with a bow. (I have the tag I used coming to the post soon. It’s trapped on my computer that’s in the shop for repairs along with a yummy photo of the baked bars.)
How do you teach your children kindness?
Oh this is such a cool idea… I’m thinking Teacher gifts… simple, and I could get most items with coupons and make it affordable… Love your Netflix selection, I added a few to our MUST see list this month.
What a great idea! This makes a nice and inexpensive gift!
This is such a cute idea! It would make a great teacher gift!
I love this idea. This would be a great idea to give to my child’s teacher for back to school.
That ‘s adorable! What an awesome gift!
That looks like an amazing treat.
This is such a neat idea! I think it would be great to give out to faculty, coworkers and as party favors!
This is the perfect back to school teacher gift too! I love all the pretty colors lined in each row!
That is just adorable. I really love this. It’s delicious, and it’s actually quite attractive in the jar.
These are so cute. They are perfect for a fun and easy gift!
I make blondies that are similar, and this really sounds right up my alley. It’s so convenient to have ‘in a jar’ gifts on hand!
I will gladly take that gift any day. This sounds so good, and it is convenient to have it all there together.
I love this as a great gift idea for friends and teachers… seeing the layers makes it perfect… love, love, love it. Thanks for sharing…
Wow, this is amazing. Looks delish and makes a great gift, that’s for sure. 😀
Those are such cute gifts! I will have to remember that for my daughters’ teachers.
Ah I love this idea! It would be perfect to make for my daughter’s teachers.