S'mores Truffles

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I know, I know.  I am a day late and a dollar short for having these up for National S'mores Day.  Well, with two kids 3 and under, this is the best I can do.

Now that that is out of the way....these are absolutely sinful!!!!  I think this is the only way I ever want to eat something labeled "s'mores" ever again.  Five ingredients, couldn't be more simple, and they taste sooooooo good.  I am going to cut right to the chase.  Here is the recipe, and if I ever go camping, people can expect to see these with me instead of the graham crackers, marshmallows on a stick, and Hershey's chocolate bars.

S'mores Truffles

Makes approx. 36 truffles

Ingredients:

• 2 sleeves graham crackers (18 sheets)
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (or the lower fat neufchatel cheese)
• 3 cups mini marshmallows, divided, plus approximately 36 for the tops
• 2 Tbs. butter 
• 10 -12 oz semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips (depending on how thick of a chocolate shell you do)

Directions:

1. In a food processor place the graham crackers and 1 cup of the mini marshmallows.  Pulse until the graham crackers are finely ground, the marshmallows will still be in big pieces or whole, but don't worry.
2. In a large microwave safe bowl place the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows, butter, and cream cheese.  Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until everything is melted and incorprated.
3. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the food processor.  Process until everything is combined and forms a dough/paste.
4. Using a 2 tsp. cookie dough scooper, scoop out the truffle centers onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, don't worry about making them round or anything.
5. Place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until firm enough to handle.
6. Remove from fridge and roll each mound into a smooth ball.
7. Place chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments, stirring after each one, until they are melted.
8. Using a fork, carefully roll each truffle center in the chocolate, using the fork to coat, and then shaking off the extra chocolate carefully.  Place back on tray.  Repeat for remaining centers.
9. Top each one with a mini marshmallow and place back in fridge until set.  
10. Once set, enjoy! 
11. Keep refrigerated.

S'mores Crispy Rice Treats

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Ah, camping.  The fond memories of dirt, showers that charge $0.50 for two minutes of (sometimes) hot water, and who can forget: the food!  Particularly the food that seems to be synonymous with camping, the s'more.  I had fun burning the marshmallows and all, but frankly, I found them messy, unwieldy, and just kind of a pain.  Well, pain no more!  I have combined the best of the s'more world with all that is wonderful about rice crispy treats.  I mean come on, a rice crispy treat is 1/3 of the way to becoming a s'more, right?  Here is a recipe that is easy to prep before leaving on a camping trip, travels well, and if you have little ones, gives them all the s'more flavor, without the fire hazard.
 

S'more Crispy Rice Treats

Ingredients:

• 1 package (9 sheets) graham crackers
• 1 bag (10 oz.) mini marshmallows, divided
• 12 oz. semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 cups rice crispies cereal

Directions:

1. Line a 9x13 in pan with parchment paper, or spray with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
2. Crush the graham crackers into fairly small crumbs, some larger pieces are ok (I just did it right in the bag they were in, why dirty another bag or bowl?).
3. Mix the cereal and crushed graham crackers in a large bowl, as well as 1 cup of the marshmallows.
4. Place all the remaining marshmallows and the butter in a large microwave safe bowl, and heat in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until the marshmallows are completely melted and the butter is incorporated.
5. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the cereal and graham cracker mix, and stir until well combined.
6.  Pour into the prepared pan and press into the pan to form an even layer.  Spraying a spatula with non-stick cooking spray may help in spreading if it is sticking.
7. Place chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until completely melted.  
8. Pour chocolate over the cereal mixture and smooth out over the entire pan.
9. Let them set up in the fridge or on the counter until the chocolate and marshmallows are set.
10. Cut into squares and enjoy!