Smores Pop Tarts

Method6 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: If you're using pre-made pie crust, skip this step. Otherwise, combine the all-purpose flour (1 cup) and salt (1/4 tsp) together in the bowl of a stand mixer or food processor. Add in the cubed butter (1/2 cup), and mix until you get clumps no bigger than the size of peas. Stream in cold water, one teaspoon at a time, until you get a compact dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Wrap the dough in a sheet of plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

   Chill wrapped homemade dough for 30 minutes · 30 minUses 1 cup all-purpose flour for homemade pie crust · 1/4 tsp salt for homemade pie crust · 1/2 cup cold cubed butter for homemade pie crust · Ice-cold water, 1 tsp at a time until dough forms

2. 2

   Step 2: Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Choose either the chilled homemade dough from step 1 or one ready-made pie crust. Roll the selected dough on a lightly floured surface into a large square about 1/8 inch thick, then cut it into 4 strips.

   Uses 1 ready-made pie crust only if using it instead of homemade dough · Chilled homemade pie dough only if not using the ready-made alternative · Extra flour as needed for rolling the selected dough

3. 3

   Step 3: Place 2 chocolate squares onto the bottom half of each strip, centering them so that there's space between the chocolate and the edges of the pie crust. Border the top and bottom of the chocolate with mini marshmallows (24), placing 3 marshmallows along the top of the chocolate and 3 marshmallows along the bottom. If using marshmallow cream, simply smear some cream along the top and bottom of the chocolate. *see note

   Uses Four pie-crust strips · 8 squares of Hershey’s milk chocolate · 24 mini marshmallows total; place 6 on each tart

4. 4

   Step 4: Fold the top half of the pie crust over the bottom half to create a square pocket. Press down along the edges to seal shut. Optional: use a fork to crimp the edges.

   Uses Four filled pastry strips

5. 5

   Step 5: Bake the tarts on a baking sheet fitted with a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake for 15 minutes, until golden along the edges. Move the tarts to a wire rack or plate to cool for 30 minutes.

   Bake tarts · 15 minUses Four sealed pastry pockets

6. 6

   Step 6: Melt the 2 oz. of chocolate for approximately 30 seconds in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Use a butter knife or offset spatula to smooth the melted chocolate onto the tops of the tarts. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on the chocolate, then serve.

   Uses Four baked, cooled pop tarts · 2 oz chocolate chips, melted for topping · Graham cracker crumbs, to sprinkle on top