Pistachio-Cherry S’more Bars

Name: Pistachio-Cherry S’more Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup butter, melted; TOPPING:; 3/4 cup dried tart cherries, chopped; 1 cup white baking chips; 1 cup dark chocolate chips; 1 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped; 1 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 3 cups miniature marshmallows

Here’s a fun spin on campfire treats. The graham cracker crust and golden-toasted marshmallow topping surround a rich filling of chocolate, fruit and nuts in these yummy bars. Or feel free to add 3/4 cup coconut to filling if desired. I’m certain that St. Nick will give his jolly stamp of approval to these goodies. &mdashJeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
TOPPING:
3/4 cup dried tart cherries, chopped
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 cups miniature marshmallows

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil.
Mix cracker crumbs, brown sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with cherries, baking chips and pistachios. In a small bowl, mix milk and orange zest; drizzle over top.
Bake 20 minutes. Top with marshmallows; bake until top is golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with foil, remove from pan. Cut into bars.