Valentines Day is perfect for sweet treats! If you thought regular s’mores were yummy, wait until these Valentine S’more bites delectable treats greet your tastebuds with the perfect blend of smooth fluffy marshmallow, graham crackers and chocolate!
How to Make Valentine S’more Bites
Prepare the Marshmallows
In a large mixing bowl (or electric mixer bowl) combine the gelatin and water and let it rest for 20 minutes to fully gel.
Combine the marshmallow ingredients (water, sugar, corn syrup and salt) in a saucepan over low heat until the sugar is fully melted.
Scrape the edges of the pan to get ALL of the sugar crystals. Increase heat to med/high and cook syrup until it reaches 244 degrees ( Borderline Firm Ball Stage) on the Candy thermometer.
Immediately remove from heat.
Turn mixer on low speed with whisk attachment on the lowest setting and very carefully pour hot syrup into the softened gelatin. Be very careful not to pour the syrup into the moving whisk itself as this could cause splattering (and potential for getting burned!)
Gradually increase the speed to high and continue to beat the marshmallow until it’s very thick, white and tripled in volume. (This takes about 15 minutes in an electric stand mixer).
Flavoring the Marshmallows
Add the vanilla extract and beat until fully incorporated. At this point, if you’d like to add food coloring to tint your marshmallows- now is the time to do it!
By the way, alternate flavoring extracts can be used in place of the vanilla, however, reduce the amount to 1 tablespoon.
If you’re using super strength flavoring oils, such as LorAnn Oils, use a few drops, then taste, repeat until you’ve achieved the desired strength.
Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and dust liberally with a mix of Confectioners sugar & cornstarch (mixed 50/50)
Pour the liquid marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan and allow it to set for at least 1 hour. Sift sugar/cornstarch blend over the top until covered well. Let set at least 5 hours before cutting (uncovered). Do not place the pan in the fridge, it will cause sweating and ruin your marshmallows.
Once the Marshmallows are ready to cut, invert onto a sheet of wax paper (sprinkled liberally with cornstarch/sugar blend). Cut out heart shapes with cookie cutter that has been dusted generously with confectioners sugar. This helps prevent the cookie cutter from sticking.
Prepare the Graham Cracker Base
Next, we’ll create the graham cracker base.
Combine the sugar, crumbs and melted butter together in a medium-size bowl, mixing well. This will be the graham cracker base for your delicious Valentine’s s’more bites.
Pour the mixture onto a cookie sheet or baking dish that has been lined with a sheet of wax paper.
Press firmly, creating a completely flat layer about 1/2″ thick.
Using a heart shaped cookie cutter, cut out the graham cracker base, like so:
Place the cutouts onto another sheet of wax paper (on a cookie sheet). Place in freezer for 5 minutes to harden the butter and make them easier to handle.
Prepare the Chocolate
In the meantime, melt the chocolates and shortening in a double boiler until smooth. We don’t recommend swapping out the shortening for coconut oil as the melt point for coconut oil is only 76°F. They melt far too easily, making a mess.
Dip one side of the marshmallow into the chocolate and “attach” it to the graham cracker base. Gently spoon or pour chocolate over the top to create a coated marshmallow.
These yummy treats are sure to please!
Valentine S’more Bites Recipe
For the Marshmallows, you’ll need:
2 1/2 tablespoons unflavored knox gelatin
1/2 c. Ice Cold water
1/2 c. Cold water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract (or other flavorings, if desired)
Food Coloring, if desired
Colored Sugar Crystals
1/2 c. Confectioners Sugar & 1/2 C. Cornstarch (combined and set aside)
For the Graham Cracker Base You’ll Need:
1 1/4 c. Graham Cracker Crumbs
3 T. Sugar
1 Stick Butter, Melted
For the Chocolate Coating, You’ll Need:
2 c. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 oz Unsweetened Baking Chocolate
1 T. Solid Shortening (such as Crisco)
Directions to make Valentine Smores Bites
First, create the Marshmallow base,
In a Large mixing bowl (or electric mixer bowl) Combine:
2 1/2 tablespoons unflavored knox gelatin
1/2 c. Cold water
Allow it to set at least 20 minutes.
Combine the following over low/med heat in a saucepan:
1/2 c. Cold water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
- Scrape the edges of the pan to get ALL of the sugar crystals.
- Increase heat to med/high and cook syrup until it reaches 244 degrees ( Borderline Firm Ball Stage) on the Candy thermometer. Immediately remove from heat
- Turn mixer on low speed with whisk attachment on the lowest setting and very carefully pour hot syrup into the softened gelatin. Be very careful not to pour the syrup into the moving whisk itself as this could cause splattering (and potential for getting burned!)
- Gradually increase the speed to High and continue to beat the marshmallow until it’s very thick, white and tripled in volume. (This takes about 15 minutes in an electric stand mixer).
- Add 2 Tablespoons Vanilla and beat until fully incorporated. At this point, if you’d like to add food coloring to tint your marshmallows- now is the time to do it!
- Alternate flavoring can be used in place of the vanilla, however, reduce the amount to 1 Tablespoon (rather than 2!)
- Spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick cooking spray and dust liberally with a mix of Confectioners sugar & cornstarch (mixed 50/50)
- Pour marshmallow mix into the pan and allow to set 1 hour. Sift sugar/cornstarch blend over the top until covered well. Let set at least 5 hours before cutting (uncovered). Do not place in the fridge.
- Once the Marshmallows are ready to cut, invert onto a sheet of wax paper (sprinkled liberally with cornstarch/sugar blend). Cut out heart shapes with cookie cutter.
Graham Cracker Base:
- Combine the sugar, crumbs and melted butter together in a medium-size bowl, mixing well.
- Pour onto a sheet of wax paper.
- Press firmly, creating a completely flat layer about 1/2″ thick.
- Using a heart shaped cookie cutter, cut out the graham cracker base
- Place the cutouts onto another sheet of wax paper (on a cookie sheet). Place in freezer for 5 minutes to harden the butter and make them easier to handle.
In the meantime, melt the chocolates & shortening in a double boiler until smooth.
Dip one side of the marshmallow into the chocolate and “attach” it to the graham cracker base.
Gently spoon or pour chocolate over the top to create a coated marshmallow. - These yummy treats are sure to please!
Valentine S’more Bites Recipe
Valentine S'more Bites Recipe ❤️🍫
Equipment
- Electric mixer with whisk attachment
- 9x13 pan
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
- Double Boiler
Ingredients
- 2 ½ tablespoons gelatin (unflavored, Knox )
- ½ cup water (ice-cold)
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract (or other flavorings, if desired)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Colored sugar crystals (optional)
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch (combined and set aside)
- 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 stick butter (melted)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
- 1 tablespoon solid shortening (such as Crisco)
Instructions
Prepare the Marshmallows:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine gelatin with 1/2 cup cold water and let it sit for 20 minutes.2 1/2 tablespoons gelatin1/2 cup water
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup cold water, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir gently to dissolve, scraping the sides to prevent sugar crystals.1/2 cup cold water1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/4 teaspoon salt
- Increase heat to medium-high and cook until the syrup reaches 244°F (firm ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Carefully pour the hot syrup into the softened gelatin while the mixer is on low speed. Avoid pouring directly onto the moving whisk.
- Gradually increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 15 minutes until the mixture is thick, white, and tripled in volume.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until incorporated. Add food coloring if desired.2 tablespoons vanilla extractFood coloring
Set the Marshmallow Layer:
- Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick cooking spray and dust with the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch blend.1/2 cup confectioners' sugar1/2 cup cornstarch
- Pour the marshmallow mixture into the pan and let it set for 1 hour.
- Sift more of the confectioners' sugar/cornstarch mixture over the top. Let it set uncovered for at least 5 hours before cutting.
Cut the Marshmallows:
- Turn the marshmallow slab onto a sheet of wax paper dusted with the sugar/cornstarch blend.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out marshmallows.
Prepare the Graham Cracker Base:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix until well combined.1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar1 stick butter
- Spread the mixture evenly onto wax paper and press firmly to form a flat layer about 1/2-inch thick.
- Use the same heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out graham cracker hearts.
- Place the graham cracker hearts on a cookie sheet and freeze for 5 minutes to firm up.
Assemble the S’more Bites:
- Melt the chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate, and shortening in a double boiler until smooth.2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate1 tablespoon solid shortening
- Dip one side of the marshmallow heart into the chocolate and press it onto a graham cracker base.
- Spoon or pour chocolate over the top to fully coat the marshmallow.
Equipment
Notes
These s'more bites make a great gift when wrapped in cellophane and tied with a festive ribbon!
Enjoy these delightful Valentine S'more Bites—sweet, festive, and unforgettable! ❤️
If you altered the ingedients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cooking/baking time.
Nutrition
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See Also:
Booty-Licious Valentine Treats for adults
Last minute Idea- You can still make these in under 30 minutes if you purchase heart shaped marshmallows (I saw them at walmart yesterday!).
those look yummy! i am going to have to try them for my anniversary which is 3 days before Valentines day =)
thanks! just started a new job and i love the ladies i work with all ready this is a great idea!!
I made these Valentine S’more Bites, and they were such a hit! 🍫❤️ They’re so cute and easy to put together—perfect for a quick treat that still feels special. I loved the mix of gooey marshmallow and melted chocolate, with just the right crunch from the graham crackers. They’re great for sharing with friends, or as a sweet little surprise for someone you love.
I even used heart-shaped sprinkles to make them extra festive, and they looked adorable. 💕
Would freezing the marshmallows beforehand make them easier to work with during assembly, or would it change how they melt? ❄️🔥