S'MORES ON A STICK

I don't even know if these counts as a recipe, but they're fun to make and so yummy to eat, so I thought I'd share! I got the idea from my friend Amy {thanks Ames!!} as a fun alternative to roasting s'mores on a fire. So even if you're not camping, you can still enjoy a s'more!

I used toothpicks, only because I didn't have any real lollipop sticks. I tried popsicle sticks and they didn't work at all- the marshmallow was too sticky inside and the whole thing ended up being a squished mess! Don't worry, I still ate it, but I opted to use toothpicks for the rest.

S'mores on a Stick

1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 TBSP shortening
3 graham crackers, smashed to crumbs
6-10 large marshmallows
toothpicks or lollipop sticks

Melt chocolate in microwave in 30 second increments. Add shortening to thin chocolate out {never use water!}.

Once chocolate is smooth, assemble your "dipping station." Stick the marshmallows on the stick. Arrange the chocolate, crushed graham crackers close by so that you can easily move the marshmallows from one to the other.

Dip the marshmallows in the chocolate, covering as much as you'd like. I did some half covered, then some completely covered. Dab off any excess chocolate on the bottom and then dip or roll in the cracker crumbs. Allow marshmallow to set up on a piece of foil or wax paper.

Enjoy!

These will keep really well for days if you store them in an airtight container. We've had some for even 5 days in a ziplock and they still look and taste like we just made them. Keep that in mind for summer parties and barbecues coming up- these are a great make ahead treat for the kids!