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    S'mores Treat Bars Recipe

    Aug 1, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    This s'mores Treat Bars recipe is the perfect way to indulge your cravings for campfire s'mores without all the mess. Milk chocolate chips and crunchy golden graham cereal mixed together in a web of gooey marshmallows is absolutely divine. Kids and adults alike with love these irresistible S'mores Treat Bars.

    You can whip these up in just minutes with a few simple ingredients. This golden grahams s'mores treat bars recipe is perfect for movie night, backyard barbecues, lunchboxes or as an afternoon snack.

    S'mores bar treats cut into squares.

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    Table Of Contents
    1. WHAT ARE S'MORES TREAT BARS?
      • ❤️ WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS S'MORES TREAT BARS RECIPE
    2. INGREDIENTS
    3. INSTRUCTIONS
    4. TIPS FOR THE BEST S'MORES TREAT BARS
    5. HOW TO STORE
    6. MORE DESSERT BAR RECIPES
    7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
    8. S'mores Bars

    WHAT ARE S'MORES TREAT BARS?

    If you like rice krispies treats, you'll love this S'mores Treat Bars recipe inspired by classic campfire s'mores. It's got all of the same delicious graham cracker, chocolate and marshmallow flavor but--instead of making a sandwich--it's whirled together into cereal dessert bar. It's a convenient way to enjoy s'mores without having to roast (or burn!) any marshmallows.

    ❤️ WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS S'MORES TREAT BARS RECIPE

    ✔️ Classic crowd-pleaser. Who doesn't love crunchy, chocolatey, ooey-gooey s'mores?

    ✔️ Kid-friendly. An easy no-bake treat that the kids can help make!

    ✔️ Quick and simple. Cooks in just 5 minutes on the stovetop using a few simple ingredients.

    ✔️ Easy clean-up. Uses just one pot.

    ✔️ Special Equipment Needed: 9x13-inch baking dish.

    Stacked s'mores bars.
    s'mores bars in front of a glass of milk.

    INGREDIENTS

    This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for S'mores Treat Bars, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements and printable instructions, see the recipe card below.

    You may have all of the ingredients for S'mores Treat Bars in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts and print the recipe.

    • Pantry Ingredients: Miniature marshmallows and tiny marshmallows, graham cereal, and chocolate chips.
    • Refrigerated/Frozen Ingredients: Butter.
    s'mores bars ingredients.

    WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love these golden grahams s'mores bars, then you'll love our Fruits Pebble Bars, Fruit Loops Bars, or Trail Mix Bars.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    This section shows how to cook S'mores Treat Bars on the stove top, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. You can print the recipe with or without photos.

    MELT & MIX: In a large saucepan on medium-low heat slowly melt the butter, stirring continually. Add the mini marshmallows (reserve ½ cup) and mix until melted.

    STIR: Remove from heat and gently stir in the graham cereal mixture and the remaining marshmallows until coated.

    COOL & MIX: Allow to cool for a few minutes then add in the tiny marshmallows ⅓ cup of the mini chocolate chips. Gently fold the mixture and sprinkle in ⅓ of a cup more. Fold the mixture again and add the rest in.

    PRESS INTO PAN: Press the s’mores mixture into a greased 9x9-inch baking pan or a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cool completely for 2-3 hours then slice into squares and serve.

    Melted marshmallows in dutch oven.
    S'mores treats in a pan.
    Smores treats in a pan.

    WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love cereal treat bars, then you'll love our Fruits Pebble Bars, Fruit Loops Bars, or Trail Mix Bars.

    TIPS FOR THE BEST S'MORES TREAT BARS

    Follow these tips to make the best S'mores Dessert Bars.

    ✔️ Use a graham cereal. If you can’t find a graham cereal you can either break up pieces of graham crackers or use a cereal like Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

    ✔️ If you can’t find the tiny marshmallows, use mini marshmallows. You don’t want these to melt so allow the mixture to cool a little before adding.

    ✔️ Reduce total time cooking. Melt butter and marshmallows in a large microwave safe bowl in the microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.

    ✔️ Don't mix too hot or over-mix. The mini chocolate chips will melt if the mixture is too warm or over-mixed. Gently fold them into the mixture once it’s mostly cooled but before it’s set.

    ✔️ Cool in the refrigerator to speed up the setting process. You can cut them and eat them immediately but they will be very gooey and sticky.

    HOW TO STORE

    Countertop: Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

    Freeze: Wrap each square in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Defrosting: Thaw on the counter for 2-3 hours.

    9 s'mores treat squares in a grid.

    MORE DESSERT BAR RECIPES

    Cereal dessert bars are the perfect quick treats because you can whip them up in just minutes using a few simple ingredients, and there's always plenty to go around. Here are some more of our favorites:

    • Fruity Pebbles Bar
    • Trail Mix Bars Recipe

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    For perfect results every time, here are answers to the most common questions about cooking s'mores dessert bars.

    What do you put on a s'mores bar?

    S'mores dessert bars are made with classic s'mores ingredients--milk chocolate chips, marshmellows and golden grahams cereal (in place of whole graham crackers).

    What goes good with s'mores?

    For an adult take on dessert, pair these s'mores treat bars with spiked hot chocolate, Bailey's Irish Cream, Irish Coffee, or Chambord Raspberry Liqueur.

    What can I use in place of graham cereal to make s'mores dessert bars?

    If you can’t find a graham cereal you can either break up pieces of graham crackers or use a cereal like Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

    What can I used in place of chocolate chips to make s'mores dessert bars?

    If you can't find chocolate chips, chop up Hershey's milk chocolate bars.

    s'mores bar squares.

    S'mores Bars

    Indulge your cravings for campfire s'mores without all the mess. Whip up these dessert bars in just 5 minutes with a few simple ingredients and watch them disappear before you eyes.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cereal bars, chocolate, dessert bars, s'mores treat bars
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 1164kcal
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    Equipment

    1 large sauce pot
    1 baking pan (9x13) non-stick or greased

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 12 oz mini marshmallows
    • 6 cups graham cereal
    • ½ cup tiny marshmallows - (or ½ cup mini marshmallows)
    • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • butter and marshmallows getting ready to melt in a pot
      In a large pot on medium-low heat slowly melt the butter, stirring continually. Immediately add the mini marshmallows (reserve ½ cup) and mix until melted.
    • graham cereal and mini marshmallows mixed in with melted marshmallows and butter mixture
      Remove from heat and gently stir in the graham cereal and the remaining marshmallows until coated.
    • mini cocholate chips added to cereal bar mixture in box with melted marshmallows
      Allow to cool for a few minutes then add in the tiny marshmallows ⅓ cup of the mini chocolate chips. Gently fold the mixture and sprinkle in ⅓ of a cup more. Fold the mixture again and add the rest in.
    • s'more cereal bar mixture pressed into glass baking dish
      Press the s’mores mixture into a greased, prepared pan (9x9-inch9x13-inch baking dish).
    • 9 s'mores treat squares in a grid.
      Cool completely for 2-3 hours then slice into squares and serve.

    Notes

    1. Use a graham cereal. If you can’t find a graham cereal you can either break up pieces of graham crackers or use a cereal like Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
    2. If you can’t find the tiny marshmallows, use mini marshmallows. You don’t want these to melt so allow the mixture to cool a little before adding.
    3. The mini chocolate chips will melt if the mixture is too warm or if you over-mix. Gently fold them into the mixture once it’s mostly cooled but before it’s set.
    4. Cool in the refrigerator to speed up the setting process. You can cut them and eat them immediately but they will be very gooey and sticky.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1164kcal | Carbohydrates: 208g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 994mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 112g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 6mg
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