Looking for just one more item for your New Year’s Eve bash? This idea will create a S’more-gasboard of treats! For fun and easy Grown Up S’mores Marshmallow Pops, I had to look no further than the back of a Honey Maid Graham Cracker Box. If you find the old fashioned Smore’s to be a little messy to eat, you’re going to love the modern day “cake pop” version. I found the perfect size (3 inch) pretzels at Cost Plus World Market. (UTZ All-Natural Butter Sticks.) Then, for New Year’s Day, if you have leftover graham crackers, try moist and flavorful Graham Cracker Cake. I found the recipe in the 1931 Searchlight Cookbook. It’s an 82 year old dessert that I’m guessing few people have tried, even though Graham Crackers continue to be one of America’s favorite snacks. For this recipe, the graham cracker crumbs replace the flour, and the folded-in egg whites make this cake light and fluffy. You can serve it with whipped cream, but I’ve also shared my favorite glaze that’s perfect for desserts like the Graham Cracker Cake. I hope you’ll enjoy both treats. May they add Smore to your life this New Year’s Eve and for 2020!
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs, separated, whites stiffly beaten
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 box graham crackers, crushed (1 pound)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or cream
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Ingredients For S’More Marshmallow Pops: For Graham Cracker Cake:
For Graham Cracker Cake Glaze:
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- Prepare one small shallow bowl with melted chocolate and one with graham cracker crumbs. Insert 1 end of each pretzel stick into the marshmallow. Dip each marshmallow half way up in chocolate then roll in graham crumbs, turning to evenly to coat. Place on parchment-covered baking sheet. Refrigerate for 2-3 minutes or until chocolate coating is firm. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, beating thoroughly. Add graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, vanilla, milk and nuts, mixing well. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into well-greased 9 X 13 baking dish at 350 about 30 minutes or until toothpick comes up clean. Remove from oven and pour glaze over top.
- In a medium pot, mix together all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. When mixture froths and expands, pour immediately over warm cake. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired.