S'mores On A Stick ~ Perfect for Picnic & Party Favors!

Individually wrapped S'mores On A Stick
August 10th is "National S'mores Day" ~
a great excuse to make these for family and friends!

Ingredients:
2 cups (one 12 ounce bag) semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
2 packages from a box of graham cracker cookies
20 large marshmallows
20 (6 or 8 inch) candy sticks
1 large zipper seal storage bag
waxed paper
20 sandwich bags
20 twist ties

Marshmallows, crushed graham crackers and candy sticks

Method:
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Set aside.

Place the graham crackers in the large bag. Crush with a rolling pin or large spoon. Place crumbs on a shallow dish or plate. Set aside.

Heat the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave oven for 30 seconds. Stir and heat for another 30 seconds, or until melted. OR Heat chocolate chips and shortening, in a double boiler, over simmering water.

Put one marshmallow on a stick. Dip it in the melted chocolate to completely cover the marshmallow. Shake off excess chocolate and then roll the sides and press the top in the graham cracker crumbs.

Lay the dipped marshmallow on the waxed paper lined pan. Repeat with the remaining marshmallows. 

Dipped marshmallows

Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, to set the chocolate.

If the sandwich bags have "zipper" closures, cut them off. Place each chilled marshmallow at a diagonal into a bag. (with the dipped end in one of the corners) Wrap the bag around the candy stick and secure with a twist tie. Store in the refrigerator, until ready to serve. Makes 20 treats.

S'mores On A Stick Display

Note: These are fun treats to serve on The 4th of July, at  picnics and barbecues. The also make nice party favors for kids and "grown up" kids.