Smore Cookie Bars

I made these bars a few weeks ago for a get-together with friends. When I first tried them, I thought they were ok. But as I ate the leftovers in the next few days, I liked them more and more. They really do taste just like s'mores. I'd definitely whip these up again, but since I'm not a huge Hershey chocolate fan, I'd try these with a chocolate that I like a little better (like maybe Dove? mmmm....). I did double this and throw it in a 9x13 pan and add a few minutes to the baking time.

S'more Bars

by Cookie Madness

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 (1.55 oz. each) HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bars
1 cup marshmallow creme

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8-inch square baking pan or line the pan with foil and spray foil with cooking spray (makes cutting easier).

Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Press half of dough into prepared pan.

Arrange chocolate bars over dough, breaking as needed to fit. Spread with marshmallow creme. Scatter bits of remaining dough over marshmallow; carefully press to form a layer.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. 16 bars.