s'more to come

It's funny how we always want the opposite of what we have.  In the hot sticky summer months, sometimes we wish to have weather that is just a little cooler.  In the frigid cold winter months, we dream of exotic white sand beaches and hot weather.

We had a very cold weekend, so of course, our outdoor activities were limited.  To avoid cabin fever, I wanted to make something that is reminiscent of summer nights, but something that can also be enjoyed in the winter.

When we were visiting friends a few weeks ago,  after skiing we planned on making s'mores over their backyard fire pit.  What a wonderful outdoor activity to do at any season...it's amazing how fires can be so warming and calming, no matter the weather.

Although we weren't adventurous this past weekend (it was -20 degrees here!), we do hope that we'll get more opportunities to make real s'mores outdoors, whether it's winter or summer.   We'll just have to settle for this fun-to-make substitute until then.

S'More Roll

(adapted from the Marshmallow Roll in 
"Company's Coming-150 Delicious Squares")

Makes approx. 36-48 rolls.

Ingredients:

• 2 bars of Jersey Milk Chocolate
• 1 can of sweetened condensed milk (300ml)
• 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup of finely chopped walnuts (optional)
• 20 large marshmallows
• 1/2 cup medium unsweetened coconut

Preparation:

• Heat 1 bar of chocolate in large saucepan on low heat, until almost melted.  
• Remove from heat, and stir until smooth.
• Add condensed milk, graham cracker crumbs, and walnuts.
• Stir until it's almost like a dough.
• Divide mixture in half, press half of dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper.  Roll out to about 5 x 12 inches.
• Place 10 marshmallows, end to end, along the centre of the dough mixture.  
• Bring the two sides together, and pinch along to seal.
• Melt the other bar of chocolate gently in the microwave (about 30 seconds).
• Drizzle half of the melted chocolate on the log, then sprinkle 4 tbsp. of the coconut evenly on top.
• Repeat above steps with the other half of dough.
• Wrap in plastic and chill until set.  
• Slice into 1/2 inches.

Serve and enjoy...outside or in!