It only makes sense that I’m sharing this kid-friendly s’mores hamantaschen recipe today because…I’m about to be an aunt for the fourth time. AH!
Aunthood is this very particular, peculiar state of being where you gain access to many of the more enjoyable aspects of parenthood without having to endure any of the not-so-enjoyable stuff. This means you can be The Favorite Most Fun Most Adventurous Grown-Up Ever, so long as you skedaddle shortly after you make said fun adventurous times happen. Want chocolate, guys? Want sugary graham crackers? Want to roast a marshmallow over the open flame of a gas burner as though it were a campfire? LET’S DO IT.
As I said, just be sure to run out the door before the sugar high kicks in or the chocolate gets all over the couch or the burner implodes, and you’ll be good to go.
…I have a feeling i’m going to regret having written this post when I have children of my own and my siblings are taking on their own aunt/uncle roles. Yes. I’m going to regret it very much.
In any event, all of that yammering on brings me to the point of today’s post, which involves chocolate, sugary graham crackers, and roasting marshmallows over the open flame of a gas burner as though it were, in fact, a campfire.
All in the name of kiddos and Purim and no-bake desserts.
HERE WE GO.
S’mores Hamantaschen
What You’ll Need:
- 1 15-oz. box of graham crackers
- 1 16-oz. bag kosher marshmallows, cut in half lengthwise
- 1-2 of your favorite chocolate bars
- 1-2 long wood or bamboo skewers, for roasting the marshmallows (the operative word here is “long”)
- 1 cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips, optional (for drizzling!)
What You’ll Do:
- Soften the graham crackers! Place 2 graham crackers, both broken in half, on a microwave-safe plate, with no overlap. Next, place a damp, nearly wet paper towel over the crackers so that it’s just touching their surface. Microwave the crackers for 20-30 seconds—remember, every microwave is different, so you might want to check after 20 seconds to see whether they’re soft enough to cut yet. (Also remember: The plate may get a little warm or even hot in the process; be careful!)
- Remove crackers from the microwave and—leaving them on the dinner plate—use a knife to carefully halve each softened cracker half once more, but diagonally this time, forming two triangles. You should be left with 8 small triangles. Let cool for at least 5 minutes.
- Skewer 4 marshmallows and use a kitchen torch or gas burner with a low flame to roast them. Set marshmallows aside. (Note: When using kosher marshmallows, I find they’re more palatable and a little “fluffier” when microwaved for 5-10 seconds, then roasted. But it’s not a necessary step.)
- Allow kids to assemble their creations using the roasted marshmallows, a small piece of chocolate, and the triangular graham crackers.
- Top each “hamantaschen” with drizzled melted chocolate and a tiny piece of extra marshmallow on top (to mimic a real hamantaschen!). Serve and eat while it’s warm!