SMORES' BARS GIFT JAR

Smores' Bars Gift Jar image

Provided by Susan Cutler

Number Of Ingredients 5

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1 canning jar, quart-size with lid and ring
11 crushed graham crackers or 1 1/2 cups of precrushed
3 1/2 oz mini marshmallows
1/3 c brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 c chocolate chips or m & ms

Steps:

1. DIRECTIONS: Place graham cracker crumbs into quart-sized canning jar. Use a meat tenderizer to pack crumbs tightly into the bottom of the jar. Place mini marshmallows against the glass on all sides of the canning jar. Press lightly to create a well in the center of the jar. Add brown sugar to the space in the center of the marshmallows pressing gently to pack. Gently add chocolate chips or M&Ms to the top of the canning jar. Seal jar with lid and sealer ring. *****Decorate jar with fabric circle, ribbon or raffia.
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAG: Empty jar into large bowl. Remove marshmallows and combine remaining ingredients, mixing well. Snip marshmallows in half with scissors. Return to bowl; stir into dry mix. Melt 1/2 cup butter. Add melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/3 cup buttermilk to bowl. Mix well. Press lightly into greased 9-by-9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.