PISTACHIO-CHERRY S'MORE BARS

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Here's a fun spin on campfire treats. The graham cracker crust and golden-toasted marshmallow topping surround a rich filling of chocolate, fruit and nuts in these yummy bars. Or feel free to add 3/4 cup coconut to filling if desired. I'm certain that St. Nick will give his jolly stamp of approval to these goodies. &mdashJeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
TOPPING:
3/4 cup dried tart cherries, chopped
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil., Mix cracker crumbs, brown sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with cherries, baking chips and pistachios. In a small bowl, mix milk and orange zest; drizzle over top., Bake 20 minutes. Top with marshmallows; bake until top is golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with foil, remove from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.