These s'more bars are one of the best easy desserts to make for a last-minute party or get-together. Made with Golden Grahams, marshmallows, and chocolate chips, this no bake s'mores bar recipe is one that both kids and adults will love this summer!
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Why You'll Love S'mores Bars:
S'mores bars are such an excellent last-minute option for a scrumptious dessert. They come together super quickly in a 9 x 13 pan and taste really fantastic. Think of it as the perfect marriage of classic s'mores and cereal bars. And they can totally be made ahead if you want!
I went extra heavy on the marshmallows and chocolate chips to make them extra decadent. To say these will be a hit with the kids would be an understatement. For the rest of the week, my girls kept asking for s'more — see what I did there?
Aside from tasting incredible, there are several more reasons why you'll want to have this smores bar recipe handy:
- Made with 4 simple ingredients
- Loads of sweet and gooey flavors and textures
- It's a no bake recipe — perfect for hot weather
- Just 10 minutes to put it together, then let it set
- Can be made ahead of time
Ingredient Information And Substitutions
- Butter- I encourage you to use salted butter — it brings out all the other flavors better than unsalted.
- Graham Cracker Cereal- Most stores have Golden Grahams cereal, but the generic brand works just fine as well. That's how you get the graham cracker crunch and flavor!
- Mini Marshmallows- Although some cereal bar recipes call for jumbo marshmallows, this one was written specifically for mini marshmallows because some of them aren't getting completely melted. Make sure you save a few extra to sprinkle on top!
- Chocolate Chips- Milk chocolate will taste the most like classic s'mores, but semi-sweet or dark also works. You'll need some extra of these to sprinkle on top of the bars too.
How To Make This S'mores Bars Recipe
Step 1- Melt butter and marshmallows.
Measure out 1 cup + a small handful of the marshmallows and set them aside.
Add the butter to a pot and melt over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Pour in the remaining marshmallows from the bag into the pot and stir constantly until fully melted.
Step 2- Add cereal to the pot.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the Golden Grahams immediately, until well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Step 3- Stir in remaining ingredients.
Add the 1 cup of reserved mini marshmallows, plus 1 cup of chocolate chips, and stir quickly to combine without melting the chocolate too much..
Step 4- Press into baking pan and chill.
Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 pan lined with parchment paper and press gently into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining handfuls of marshmallows and chocolate chips over the top, then transfer the pan to the refrigerator.
Once set, lift the s'mores bars out of the pan and onto a hard surface. Slice into squares with a large knife, wiping it off occasionally if it gets messy. Devour!
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this smores bars recipe really works best with mini marshmallows. Marshmallow creme would prevent the dessert from holding its shape.
Using the same trick for the mixing spoon and your hands: cooking spray! Spritz the blade (a large chef's knife works best) and press straight down into the s mores bars. If needed, wipe clean and spray again as you go.
Yes, you can totally make these the day before you plan to serve them.
Tips For Making This Smores Bar Recipe:
- Spray the 9 x 13 pan and line it with parchment. Leave some extra parchment hanging over the sides of the pan — this makes it easy to lift the s'mores bars out in one piece for easy slicing.
- Use low heat when melting butter and marshmallows. Yes, it takes a tiny bit longer, but you also don’t have to worry about burning anything and having to start all over again.
- I like to spray my spoon with cooking spray before stirring the marshmallows to prevent sticking. Same with my hands before pressing the mixture into the pan.
- A trick for getting them to set quicker- Place the pan in the refrigerator. No bake s'mores bars will be ready to slice in about 30 minutes!
- Ingredients to prep ahead- This smores bars recipe comes together quickly, so all you need to do is measure out the ingredients.
- Leftovers and storage- You can store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. In the summer, I like to keep them in the fridge to prevent melting.
What To Serve With This S'mores Bars Recipe
These are such a great addition to picnics, cookouts, or casual get-togethers. With all the flavors of summer campfires, s mores bars go perfectly with cookout favorites like burgers, hot dogs, chicken thighs, and steak.
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No Bake S'more Bars
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows, divided
- 5 cups Golden Grahams cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips + 1 small handful
Instructions
- Spray a 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper, leaving some extra paper over the sides (this makes it easy to pull it out of the pan once it's set to cut it).
- Melt butter over medium heat in pot. Once it's melted, reduce the heat to low.
- Set aside 1 cup of mini marshmallows + 1 small handful from the 10 oz bag and add the remaining marshmallows to pot. Spray a mixing spoon with cooking spray and continuously stir until marshmallows are fully melted.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add the Golden Grahams. Stir well to combine.
- Then add the reserved cup of mini marshmallows and the cup of chocolate chips (leaving the handfuls aside).
- Stir once more to combine and then put the mixture into the prepared 13 x 9 pan. Gently press it down into an even layer in the pan.
- Top with handfuls of extra marshmallows and chocolate chips to your taste and let it set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (but longer is better).
- Once set, pull the bar it out of the pan in once piece using the parchment paper and slice. Store in an air tight container and enjoy!
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Notes
- Spray the 9 x 13 pan and line it with parchment. Leave some extra parchment hanging over the sides of the pan — this makes it easy to lift the s'mores bars out in one piece for easy slicing.
- Use low heat when melting butter and marshmallows. Yes, it takes a tiny bit longer, but you also don’t have to worry about burning anything and having to start all over again.
- I like to spray my spoon with cooking spray before stirring the marshmallows to prevent sticking. Same with my hands before pressing the mixture into the pan.
- A trick for getting them to set quicker- Place the pan in the refrigerator. No bake s'mores bars will be ready to slice in about 30 minutes!
- Ingredients to prep ahead- This smores bars recipe comes together quickly, so all you need to do is measure out the ingredients.
- Leftovers and storage- You can store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. In the summer, I like to keep them in the fridge to prevent melting.
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