S'mores are one of our favorite summer easy desserts. We often make them over a campfire or a fire pit. These S'Mores Bars are a variation of s'mores that could be enjoyed all year round. They've got all the classic flavors you love, like melty chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and a perfect graham cracker crunch, baked into a yummy bar.
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Why You'll Love S'mores Bars
- Classic flavors made easy: All the gooey goodness of a s'more without any messy fires or skewers.
- Kid-friendly prep: Let the kids crush crackers or arrange the marshmallows. This is a great project for little helpers.
- Fast and satisfying: Ready in under an hour with minimal hands‑on time.
- Make‑ahead friendly: This snack is perfect for school lunchboxes or entertaining.
S'more Recipes
You can take classic s'mores flavors and work them into all kinds of desserts beyond the campfire. That mix of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallow works great in bars, cookies, and even no-bake treats. It's an easy way to bring a familiar flavor into something a little different.
These s'mores bars are perfect to make with kids. There are plenty of steps for them to help out with, and making them is a great way to spend time with your child. If your child loves Smores and homemade bars recipes, this is a must try!
Ingredients For S'mores Bars
- Graham crackers: Crushed for crust and topping.
- Butter: To hold the crust together.
- Brown sugar: Adds sweetness and a caramel flavor to the bars.
- Chocolate bars: Broken into pieces, it will melt while the bars bake. I also like to sneak a few squares while baking.
- Marshmallows: Large or mini, for that gooey topping.
Best Kitchen Tools for Making These Bars
When you're making a batch of these yummy bars, having the right tools makes all the difference. Whether you're letting the kids help crush crackers or slicing up these bars, these tools make things easy. I've linked my go-to items below.
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How To Make S'mores Bars
1. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 350 °F and grease the baking pan.
2. Crush crackers: Place graham crackers in a zip bag and crush with a rolling pin into coarse crumbs. The easiest (and most fun) way I have found to do this is to let your child crush the crackers using a zipped bag and a rolling pin. Simply insert the crackers, seal the bag, and roll over it with the rolling pin until crumbs are formed.
3. Mix crust: In a bowl, stir cracker crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar. Set aside about ¼ of the mixture for the topping.
4. Bake base: Press the remaining crumb mix into an 8x8 or 9x9 pan and bake for 10 minutes.
5. Add chocolate: What are s'mores without chocolate? Break up pieces of your chocolate bar and add to the baked crust. Placing the pieces of chocolate on the just baked crust needs to be an adult job since the pan will still be warm from the oven.
6. Melt and spread: Return to oven for 5 minutes, then spread the chocolate gently with a spatula.
7. Top with marshmallows: Arrange marshmallows over the chocolate layer and bake 6 minutes (or until they become puffy). I bought some square marshmallows that worked perfectly on these s'mores bars, but traditional or mini marshmallows will work as well.
8. Add crumb topping: Sprinkle the reserved crumb mix over the marshmallows and bake for a final 6 minutes.
9. Chill: Let this cool in the pan, and then refrigerate it for 30 minutes before slicing so it can firm up a bit.
Even after cooling off a bit, the gooey goodness you have come to expect from s'mores remains.
Tips For S'mores Bars
Tip 1: If you want a little extra crunch in the crust, leave some of the crackers in bigger chunks when crushing them.
Tip 2: Remove bars from the fridge before slicing so they don't crumble.
Tip 3: For extra gooey marshmallow tops, broil for 30-60 seconds at the end. Just be sure to watch them closely.
FAQs For S'mores Bars Recipe
Absolutely! Classic Hershey's bars will give you that true campfire s'mores flavor. Just break them into pieces and layer them in for that melty goodness.
Totally. These bars are great made the night before. Let them cool completely, cover them up, and they'll be ready for your picnic, party, or Tuesday-night treat.
Sure! Cinnamon grahams add a fun twist, or try chocolate grahams if you're feeling extra indulgent. Gluten-free options work too, just make sure they're sturdy enough to hold up in the crust.
Recipes for Bars
Bar recipes are one of my favorite ways to make dessert without a lot of work. If you're short on time, these Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars come together fast and only need a few pantry staples. They've got a rich, creamy texture and are perfect when you want something sweet but don't want to turn on the oven.
For something fruity or a little different, Glazed Cherry Bars are a great treat. Or try Churro Cheesecake Bars Recipe for a mix of cinnamon sugar and creamy filling that tastes just like a churro. And if you love oats and jam together, Oatmeal Raspberry Bars have that chewy, buttery thing going on that always hits the spot.
S'mores Bars are an easy way to enjoy a classic treat, no matter the weather. Whip up a batch for a delicious campfire inspired treat!
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S'Mores Bars
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Ingredients
- 12 graham crackers crushed (approx. 2 ½ - 3 cups of crushed crackers)
- ½ cup butter
- ⅛ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups chocolate bar pieces just under 6 bars
- 12 large marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 or 9x9 pan.
- Place graham crackers into a zip bag,seal the bag,and roll over it with the rolling pin until crumbs are formed. The crumbs don't need to be ultra fine - a few chunks work okay.
- In a medium bowl, mix the crumbs with the butter and sugar.
- Set aside ¼ of the crumb mixture to use as the topping.
- Press the rest of the crumb mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and carefully top with pieces of chocolate bars.
- Place back in oven for 5 minutes.
- Remove and spread chocolate with a spatula to cover the crust.
- Top with 12 square marshmallows and bake for 6 minutes.If you do not have square marshmallows, just cover the chocolate layer with whatever marshmallows you have on hand.
- Bake for 6 minutes.
- Remove from oven, top with remaining crumb mixture and bake for a final 6 minutes.
- When bars are done, cool in refrigerator for 30 minutes or until they can be easily cut into bars.
Notes
- Keep the cracker crumbs a little chunky for crunch.
- Let bars sit out before slicing so they're easier to cut.
- For toasted marshmallows, broil for 30-60 seconds-watch closely.
Tonja says
Did you melt the butter to mix in or use softened butter?
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
What a fun recipe to get the kiddos involved in! I bet it tastes amazing, too! Great alternative to when you don't want to build a fire and roast marshmallows!
Jennifer says
Yuuuummmm! My little girl loves to help me cook in the kitchen, so this would be perfect for us to do together! I can't wait to try it out, but not looking forward to the sugar rush after haha!
Kristy @ Mommy Hates Cooking says
These S'mores bars look so very delicious! They'll be perfect for after school snacks for my kiddos. Messy recipes always tend to taste a little better! Huggies are definitely a lifesaver with children, we'd be lost without them.
Karissa says
Looks like a messy (but fun!) recipe! I love s'mores so I am sure I would love these s'more bars. Marshmallow and chocolate are the best combination! And thanks for the tip to have some wipes on hand, because that is easier than getting the whole kitchen sticky!
Marysa says
I like how you baked in the marshmallows and got a golden layer going! These look so delicious, and gooey.. great way to use up s'mores supplies too if you have have leftovers from a camping trip!
dana vento says
Anything S'MORES gets my attention. Good call on the plastic bag crumbling, betting that made cleanup a whole lot easier. I need one of these S'MORE Bars..