Moon Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
* 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
* 1/2 cup melted butter
* 1/4 cup white sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 2 3.5-ounce packages of marshmallows
* 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
* 1/4 cup butter
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
4. In a large saucepan, melt the marshmallows and butter over low heat. Stir until smooth.
5. Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted.
6. Remove from heat and add the vanilla. Stir until combined.
7. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust.
8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into wedges and serving. Enjoy!
Moon pies can be traced back to the early 1900s in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Moon pies were first made and sold by Chattanooga Bakery, Inc. and were meant to be a cheap, portable snack. Moon pies were created using two round graham crackers with a marshmallow filling in the middle, which was then dipped in a delicious coating of chocolate.
Today, Moon pies come in a variety of flavors and sizes, including the classic chocolate, strawberry, banana, and coconut varieties. For those looking to make their own homemade Moon pies, here are a few tips and techniques:
– Start with a quality graham cracker. Look for organic or all-natural options for maximum flavor and texture.
– Use a top-quality marshmallow spread as your filling. Be sure to spread the marshmallow to the edges of the graham crackers for an even distribution.
– For the best tasting Moon pies, use a high-quality chocolate coating. Milk or dark chocolate both work well, depending on your preference.
– Let the marshmallow filling set in the refrigerator for a few minutes before adding the coating. This helps it to stick better.
– Once the chocolate coats are applied, place the Moon pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them set overnight in the fridge.
– To ensure that the chocolate is evenly distributed and fully covers the Moon pie, gently press down on the chocolate coating with a spatula.
– Enjoy your homemade Moon pies!