S'more Bark for a pregnant friend!

One of my nearest and dearest friends is having a baby! I have known for several weeks but it is now public knowledge and I'm thrilled to be sharing the news! The day after I found out I had to go visit my girlfriend and feed her of course. That day she had her first Vietnamese tofu hoagie from Pho Street and she loved it! I have a thing about wanting to feed and bake for pregnant friends. I sure its because I know how much I loved eating tasty treats while I was expecting.

Miranda came to our house for the Fourth of July and was disappointed I did not make my ever so easy cracker toffee for our guests. To make up for that let down I have made her what I am calling S'more Bark! S'more bark is exactly like cracker toffee but I use graham crackers instead of saltines and of course add mini marshmallows on top.

S'more Bark

Preheat oven to 350 F

Line baking sheet with Tin foil

Place single layer of graham crackers on top of tinfoil

In small pan melt 1 cup butter with

1 cup brown sugar until smooth

Simmer till it starts to bubble.

Pour over crackers

Place tray in oven for 5 minutes

Remove tray from oven sprinkle 2 cups of chocolate chips evenly over crackers and toffee place tray back in oven for 1 minute.

Use rubber spatula to spread melted chocolate.

Sprinkle mini marshmallows on top.

Place tray back in oven for 1 minute.

Sprinkle with crushed graham cracker crumb for a cute touch. (Optional)

Place cooled tray in fridge or freezer to cool faster or cool at room temp for several hours.

Once cooled break toffee in large pieces and store in air tight container.

I have made this countless times using graham crackers or saltines. I have even made an Easter version using Peeps! It is always a hit. This is also pretty much the same recipe as my praline toffee except you do not add the chocolate chips on top.

Congratulations Miranda and Rich! I hope you enjoy your treat!

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