S’mores Party Platter

To make the Graham crackers, whisk together in medium bowl the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Set aside. Cream butter and brown sugar together using hand mixer or standing mixer with paddle attachment. Beat for 3–4 minutes on medium until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low and slowly add flour mixture in four increments. Beat for 2 minutes, then add milk, honey and vanilla extract. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and let sit in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle flour on work surface, then separate dough into 2 large pieces and place both pieces in the center of floured workspace. Using a rolling pin, starting with one piece, whack dough to flatten, then roll out into rectangle until the cracker is roughly ¼ inch thick. Repeat with second piece. Score dough into about two dozen 2-inch x 4-inch rectangles, then poke dough with a bamboo stick for store-bought appearance. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and transfer the prepared dough to the sheets. Bake 10–12 minutes. Immediately cut with pizza cutter or knife before cooling to room temperature.

To make mallow, spray a 9-inch square pan with nonstick spray then line with parchment before coating again with nonstick spray. Add ¼ cup of water to small dish and sprinkle in a pinch of gelatin. Let it set for 10 minutes. Now add sugar, remaining ½ cup of water and honey to medium saucepan and cook on medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Bring this syrup mixture to a low simmer for 15 minutes. Add remaining gelatin to stand mixer bowl. Once syrup has simmered for 15 minutes, pour into gelatin bowl. Turn mixer on low and beat until combined, then increase speed to high and beat about 10 minutes until thick and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and combine. Spray spatula with nonstick cooking spray before scraping contents into prepared pan. Spread top evenly, then set aside for at least 8 hours.

Combine powdered sugar and cornstarch in medium bowl. Spray knife with nonstick cooking spray and cut marshmallows into squares. Sprinkle powdered sugar mixture on all sides of marshmallows and store in airtight container, stacking between parchment paper to prevent sticking. Now assemble as usual.

GET CREATIVE! Try using different types of chocolates such as peanut butter (cups), peppermint, almond or caramel filled. Specialty sauces like salted caramel, spicy chocolate fudge, and raspberry or other fruit jams can make this treat extra special.