S’Mores in a Jar

Description


S'Mores In A Jar! What could be better? Combining the flavors of the familiar campfire treat with the seasonal sweetness of Peeps R brand marshmallow candies, our recipe creates a distinctive holiday gift in a jar. Spiffed up with a fabric topper, pretty ribbon and a gift tag, S'Mores In A Jar make a happy holiday treat for all occasions.

Ingredients
1 canning jar, quart size with lid and ring

1 sleeve graham crackers (about 10 crackers or 1 1/2 cups of crushed crackers) [126 g]

1 large package seasonal PeepsR brand marshmallow candies

1/3 cup brown sugar, packed [73 g]

1 1/4 cup [210 g] chocolate chips or seasonal M&M's brand milk chocolate candies

Instructions
1. Place graham crackers in a zipper freezer food storage bag. Use a rolling pin or meat tenderizer to crush crackers into crumbs. You'll need about 1. cups of crushed crumbs. One "sleeve" of graham crackers, or about 10 whole crackers equals 1. cups when crushed.

2. Place graham cracker crumbs into quart]sized canning jar. Use a meat tenderizer to pack crumbs tightly into the bottom of the jar.

3. Place Peeps candies against the glass on all sides of the canning jar. Press lightly to create a well in the center of the jar. You'll use approximately 2/3 of the package.

4. Add brown sugar to the space in the center of the Peeps, pressing gently to pack.

5. Gently add chocolate chips or M&Ms to the top of the canning jar. Seal jar with lid and sealer ring.

6. Embellish jar with fabric circle, ribbon or raffia.

7. Create a gift tag with the recipe below.

S'Mores in a Jar Recipe
1. Empty jar into large bowl. Remove marshmallows and combine remaining ingredients, mixing well.

2. Snip marshmallows into small pieces with scissors. Return to bowl; stir into dry mix.

3. Melt 1/2 cup butter, and add melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/3rd cup buttermilk to bowl. Mix well.

4. Press lightly into greased 9-by-9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
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