S'mores Popcorn / #15 Minute Friday

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I wanted to get at least one more S'mores recipe posted before everyone switches from summer mode to autumn! This is truly a simple recipe, so perfect for #15MinuteFriday! It is tasty and addicting, as I have found most S'mores recipes are! I have made S'mores Popcorn before, but this time I wanted to try out a new product I happened across, Hershey's S'mores Baking Pieces. It is found in the baking section of the grocery store, next to the chocolate chips.

 S'mores Popcorn
(printable recipe at end of page)

Bag of microwave Popcorn
1 bag Milk Chocolate Chips
1 bag Hershey's S'mores Baking Pieces

Melt the milk chocolate chips in a double boiler over low heat.

Pour popcorn into a shallow pan. A half sheet pan works great, if you have one. You want the popcorn to be in a single layer. Be sure to remove any unpopped corn kernels.

Drizzle 1/2 of the melted milk chocolate over the popcorn, moving back and forth. The chocolate sometimes tends to want to drip in small clumps. Don't worry about  the clumps They will hold the S'mores pieces better!

Place pieces of the graham cracker, marshmallow and chocolate piece from the bag onto the chocolate. Lay it right on top of the chocolate drizzle. Everywhere there is chocolate, place a piece or two of the baking pieces.

Once you have placed as much of the baking pieces as you want, take the rest of the melted chocolate and drizzle it over the popcorn and baking pieces. You might have to reheat it again. Set aside to allow the chocolate to dry. Enjoy!

Thanks so much for joining me today!

 

Author: The Freshman Cook

S'mores Popcorn

INGREDIENTS:

• Bag of microwave Popcorn
• 1 bag Milk Chocolate Chips
• 1 bag Hershey's S'mores Baking Pieces

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Melt the milk chocolate chips in a double boiler over low heat.
2. Pour popcorn into a shallow pan. A half sheet pan works great, if you have one. You want the popcorn to be in a single layer. Be sure to remove any unpopped corn kernels.
3. Drizzle 1/2 of the melted milk chocolate over the popcorn, moving back and forth. The chocolate sometimes tends to want to drip in small clumps. Don't worry about the clumps They will hold the S'mores pieces better!
4. Place pieces of the graham cracker, marshmallow and chocolate piece from the bag onto the chocolate. Lay it right on top of the chocolate drizzle. Everywhere there is chocolate, place a piece or two of the baking pieces.
5. Once you have placed as much of the baking pieces as you want, take the rest of the melted chocolate and drizzle it over the popcorn and baking pieces. You might have to reheat it again. Set aside to allow the chocolate to dry. Enjoy!

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S'mores on a Stick / #15MinuteFriday

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I don't think I have ever met anyone who doesn't love S'mores. Some people might think they are messy or sticky, but they still love how they taste! Well, for those who think they are messy and sticky, and they sometimes are;  I say, "here you go" ~ S'mores on a Stick! Way less mess and tons of S'mores flavor for #15MinuteFriday!

S'mores on a Stick
(printable recipe at end of page)
3 Giant Marshmallows
Stick to hold the marshmallow
1/4 pound Milk Chocolate
3 Graham Crackers

Place the marshmallows on sticks. I used these little canape forks from the dollar store, and they work great. Freeze the marshmallows for 30-40 minutes.

Crush the graham crackers until there are no big pieces.

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. I use Trader Joe's Milk Chocolate Bar for almost all my chocolate needs! I love their chocolate!

 Dip marshmallows in the chocolate. Coat the entire marshmallow.

 Immediately sprinkle the bottom half of the marshmallow with the graham crackers. Allow chocolate to set up.

Freeze or enjoy at room temperature. Either way, they are yummy!

Looking for more S'mores recipes? Here are several you may like!

Chocolate Caramel S'mores Bars

S'mores Cookie Butter Mousse Cups 

Summertime S'mores 

Author: The Freshman Cook

S'mores on a Stick

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 Giant Marshmallows
• Stick to hold the marshmallow
• 1/4 pound Milk Chocolate
• 3 Graham Crackers

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place the marshmallows on sticks. I used these little canape forks from the dollar store, and they work great. Freeze the marshmallows for 30-40 minutes.
2. Crush the graham crackers until there are no big pieces.
3. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. I use Trader Joe's Milk Chocolate Bar for almost all my chocolate needs! I love their chocolate!
4. Dip marshmallows in the chocolate. Coat the entire marshmallow.
5. Immediately sprinkle the bottom half of the marshmallow with the graham crackers. Allow chocolate to set up.
6. Freeze or enjoy at room temperature.

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4th of July S'Mores

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Looking to serve something special, but also a favorite that your guests already love? Then these 4th of July S'mores are perfect for your party menu! They are easy to put together because you make parts of the recipe beforehand, and the only thing to do before serving is to toast the marshmallow! Use a good quality chocolate for the ganache and a big star as the topper! Everyone will love these!

4th of July S'mores

I Heart S'mores on a Stick!

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Today is reveal day for the Secret Recipe Club! This month I was so lucky to be assigned the blog, Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom! This fabulous blog is authored by Jamie. Jamie's blog is full of wonderful recipes, crafts, home projects, sewing tutorials, and wonderfully, creative crafts. I just love her blog, and you will to! I have been a little busy lately, so I picked one of Jamie's recipes that was quick, simple, and oh, so good~S'mores on a Stick. I dressed them up a little as a Valentine's Day treat, and they were a huge success. These are such a good idea and so yummy, I wish I had thought of it! :)

S'mores on a Stick

Red & White Straws, cut in half

Milk Chocolate

Pink Marshmallows, regular size

Graham Crackers

Red Ribbon

Crush your graham crackers, by putting them in a 

ziplock bag, and rolling over the bag with a rolling pin.

Melt your chocolate. I used Callebaut chocolate,

and it was perfect.

Poke the cut straws into the marshmallows.

Dip your marshmallow into the chocolate.

Roll your chocolate covered marshmallow in the

graham cracker crumbs.

Place the finished s'mores on a baking tray to set up.

Decorate as you wish. These would be perfect for a party,

with ribbons in the party colors, wouldn't it?

Thank you Jamie, for such a great recipe!

&

Thanks for joining me today!

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S'mores Cheesecake!

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Although it is as hot as hot can be here in the desert, I love a roaring campfire and roasting marshmallows after the sun sets. As I thought about all the other things I love about summer, you know s'mores had to be on the list!  It's Crazy Cooking Challenge day and this month we are making cheesecake! I don't know about you, but I love a good cheesecake too! So, what could be better than S'mores Cheesecake! That's all of my summer loves rolled into one! Yum!

S'mores Cheesecake

(adapted from  Cheesecake Extraordinaire
 by Mary Crownover)

Graham Cracker Crust

1 1/4 cup finely crushed Graham Crackers

1/4 cup melted Butter

Cheesecake Filling

24 ounces softened Cream Cheese

2/3 cup Sugar

1/2 cup Whipping Cream

5 teaspoons Cornstarch

4 Eggs

1 Egg Yolk

1/4 cup Vanilla Flavored Syrup(Torani)

2 teaspoons Vanilla

8 oz. Milk Chocolate(Callebaut)

3-4 oz. Whipping Cream

Mini Marshmallows

This is my "go to" cheesecake recipe. Well, it is if you stop 

after the Vanilla in the ingredient list. I used it to create this 

s'mores recipe by making a few tasty additions.  But, if you are

in the mood for a really good, creamy, vanilla cheesecake

make this. You won't be disappointed. Oh, yeah, change the 

graham crackers to nilla wafers. So good!!

Combine the cream cheese, sugar, whipping cream

and cornstarch. Beat with an electric mixer till smooth.

Add eggs and the egg yolk, one at a time, beating well after

each addition.

Beat in vanilla flavoring and vanilla.

Mix together your graham crackers and butter.

Press the mixture into the bottom of your 

springform pan. Set aside.

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler set up.

Add the cream a little at a time until a desired 

smooth consistency is achieved.

Fill your springform pan with your cheesecake filling.

Leave a little room at the top for the chocolate to be added.

 Add about 3-4 spoon fulls of the melted chocolate

to your filling.

Swirl around for a pretty effect.

 Place some of the chocolate on top of the cheesecake.

Top with mini marshmallows all over.

Using a kitchen torch, roast the marshmallows.

You can roast them as much or as little as you wish.

Happy Roasting!

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Let's see what everyone else made:

S'Mores Rice Krispie Treats!

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This weeks dessert is a variation on two classics. Rice Krispie Treats are a classic childhood dessert, that as far as I know, extends way into adulthood as a favorite, and S'mores synonymous with camping, camp fires and summer time. I felt I had to have these treats as my dessert when we were hiking. They were a perfect fit.  I hope they are a perfect fit for you too.

S'Mores Rice Krispie Treats

6 cups Rice Krispies

4 cups Mini Marshmallows

3 tablespoons Butter

Honey Graham Crackers

2 cups Milk Chocolate Chips

Regular Marshmallows

1-2 packs of mini Hershey Bars, or a couple big bars

Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan.

While the butter is melting, spray a 9" X 13" pan with

pan spray very lightly.

Spread the spray around the pan with a paper towel. 

You don't want it too heavy because the graham crackers

are going on the bottom. 

Add the mini marshmallows and let them completely melt.

Remove the pan from the heat,and mix in the rice krispie.

Here's a little tip to use when making these: Spray the 

spatula or spoon you want to use to mix everything, with

pan spray. It makes it so much easier to mix because it cuts 

down on the sticking. Add the rice krispies and mix.

Add the chocolate chips and mix. 

Place the graham crackers across the bottom of the pan.

Crack the pieces into the smallest rectangle. Cover the pan.

Put the finished mix on top of the crackers. 

Be careful not to dislodge the crackers.  

Press the mix down with the spatula.

Line up 35 marshmallows on the treats.

Place them in the oven for 5-7 minutes at 350 degrees.

The marshmallows will melt and the brown.

Take the marshmallows out and put a piece of the mini

chocolate bars in each piece of marshmallows.

(I was 3 pieces short!)

Let everything cool.

Cut the pieces according to the cut of the graham crackers.

Enjoy!

Thank you for joining me today!

I hope you enjoyed this weeks recipes and you find yourself 

busy making at least one of them.

See you tomorrow!