I’m in love with Captain Hook.
Well, not love, exactly. But if you watch the series Once Upon a Time, which I’ve been binge-watching with Kenny on Netflix, you’re aware that their version of Hook is a heckuva lot sexier than the guy from the Disney movie. I mean, there’s no comparison.
If you have no idea what I’m talking about, think Westley from The Princess Bride. This Hook is very similar, but with a bad guy streak. I’m super sold on him. If only I could win him over with my baking. But then, Kenny might not like that.
Anyway, I recommend the show, and I recommend Hook. And I also highly encourage you to try these s’mores bars. They’re something special!
Instead of using straight up flour, I put a hefty dose of graham cracker crumbs into the dough to give it a more authentic s’more flavor. I wasn’t sure what would happen, quite frankly. But you know what? All’s well that ends well!
In order to add to the drama of the bars, I left the Hershey bar pieces whole and cut several large marshmallows (well, regular-sized, not mini) in half and pressed them into the dough. With a little more dough on top, I could almost imagine myself by a campfire. The only problem is, when I baked these, it was 15 degrees out. So no campfire yet!
These bars are made in one bowl without a mixer. And they come together really fast. The only challenge is waiting until they’re cool. Otherwise, chocolate and marshmallow melt all over you. Well, actually, that’s a good thing!
And you can eat them while watching Hook do his thing on Once Upon a Time. He’s more than satisfactory eye candy, and you should always have a good snack handy anyway. Besides, if you get a really good heat lamp into the bargain, you can pretend it’s actually s’mores weather. Sounds like heaven to me!
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Last week, Kenny and I had a mini-getaway to Hershey, PA. A lot of people were confused about our choice of location since we went without our kids, but if you know me, it’s not confusing at all.
For one thing, it’s close to home so if there’s a kid emergency, we can get back fast. The resort is super fabulous. I mean, there’s a chocolate spa. And best of all, there is chocolate everywhere.
I’m about to go on a little rant here. Y’all ready?
I have very strong feelings about food safety. A few years ago, Nestle released a batch of tainted cookie dough and a few people ate it raw. One woman died. And Nestle closed their plant to clean it and disinfect it, but the bottom line is, somebody made a huge mistake.
The same thing has happened with bags of salad mix. I mean, really. Tainted spinach? And peanut butter. How did salmonella get into peanut butter? And of course, eggs and raw meats are always an issue.
No healthy recipe today! Not for you. It’s Friday. You dig?
The problem is, if you only eat healthy foods all the time, sooner or later you’ll face-dive right into a vat of Reese’s and just not be able to stop. It’s human nature. Deprivation is not the way. Take that, Hollywood celebrities who pay people to whip up healthy cuisine 24/7!
If you want chocolate, eat it. If you want kale, eat it. See how that works? And eat when you’re hungry, and stop when you’re not. Pretty basic philosophy, and it allows you to eat bars like this when the mood strikes. These are phenomenal.
These are exactly the escape I need from these negative zero degree temperatures! I can almost smell the campfire! Thanks, Mir!
Annie @ ciaochowbambina recently posted…Extreme Tater Tots
Me too, Annie. I’m freezing out here!
I’ve never seen that show, though I do want to get hooked on these smores bars. They look fantastic, Mir! I love the gooey chocolate and marshmallow combo. I would definitely eat a whole pan of these babies!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…Chewy Twix Cookies
It’s worth it just for Hook, Gayle. 🙂 I gave most of these away, or else yep. Whole pan would be gone!
I’ve never seen the show before, but I’m always looking for new recommendations! These smores bars look delicious and a great way to forget about how cold it is!
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In that case, I recommend, Danielle!
Mir – You had me convinced when you said to add graham cracker crumbs as an alternative to so much flour. I have an odd obsession with graham flavored anything. There’s a local ice cream shop that makes graham cracker ice cream with chocolate covered graham cracker bites! Heavenly. These will be a total hit in my house. 🙂
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg recently posted…Tropical Fruit Kabobs
Ooh, that sounds like the perfect ice cream! I love that. Now I want to see if I can do it…
I haven’t watched “Once Upon a Time” but I am totally down for trying these s’mores bars. . uh. . YUMMMM!!! they look fabulous!
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Thanks, Alice! I’m always down for s’mores. And hot men on TV. 🙂
the bars look fabulous! Yum!
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Oh, those look incredible Mir! And I could almost pretend it’s summer and campfire season if I had one of those to eat right now. Of course I’d have to avoid looking outside at the snow, but I could probably manage that! Pinned!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. recently posted…Blueberry Oat Muffins
Oh, if it were only summer…
Westley from The Princess Bride was my 3rd grade crush, hardcore. These bars look sooo amazing! Ugh, I love smores 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout recently posted…Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Bon Bons
He is beautiful, isn’t he? Thanks, Medha!
We love Once Upon a Time…and I totally agree with you on Hook 😉 He is a hottie! And these s’mores bars are totally calling my name. Love it!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted…Triple Chip Banana Bread
Oh, I am so glad you watch it. He IS a hottie. I’m very happy I found him. 🙂 Thanks, Jocelyn!
Smores are one of my favorite desserts out there! I can’t wait to try these!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat recently posted…Asian Cucumbers
Thanks so much, Shelby! I’m right there with you. Nothing better than a classic s’more!
These look absolutely amazing! I think I ruined my diet just looking at your pictures.
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Ha! I hope not, Katie! But pictures sure don’t help sometimes. Thanks!