Description
These Peanut Butter Cup S’more Bites are a delightful, bite-sized twist on the classic campfire treat. Combining a buttery graham cracker crust with creamy peanut butter cups and toasted marshmallows, they are perfect for parties or an easy, fun dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients
- 7 graham cracker sheets
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling Ingredients
- 24 miniature peanut butter cups
- 12 large marshmallows (cut in half to yield 24 halves)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make Graham Cracker Crust: Place the graham cracker sheets in a food processor and pulse until finely ground with no chunks remaining. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted butter until the mixture is well incorporated.
- Form Crust Wells: Divide the graham cracker mixture evenly among the 24 mini muffin cups, about one tablespoon per cup. Using your thumb or a second mini muffin pan, press the crumbs down firmly to create a well in each cup. Bake the crusts for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Add Peanut Butter Cups and Marshmallows: Unwrap the miniature peanut butter cups and place one into each crust well, pressing down gently. Cut the 12 large marshmallows in half to make 24 pieces, then place one marshmallow half on top of each peanut butter cup with the sticky side down.
- Toast Marshmallow Topping: For a broiled finish, place the muffin pan under the oven broiler for 1-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning. Alternatively, for a softer melt without browning, return the pan to the oven at 350°F and bake for a few minutes until the marshmallows soften.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the bites to a cooling rack. Allow them to cool completely before serving for best results.
Notes
- Watch the marshmallows closely when broiling as they can burn quickly.
- Pressing the crust mixture firmly helps to hold the shape and keep the filling intact.
- Mini muffin pans work best to keep bites uniform and easy to serve.
- These bites can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days for freshness.
