Description
Deliciously gooey and crispy S’mores Bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, melted milk chocolate chips, and toasted mini marshmallows baked to perfection. These bars capture all the classic campfire flavors in an easy-to-make dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 30 graham crackers (2 packs), crushed to crumbs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows (about 6 cups), divided
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips (1 bag)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the bars.
- Prepare Crust Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Reserve 1/4 cup of the crumbs for topping later.
- Form and Bake Crust: Press the graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes until set and slightly golden.
- Add Marshmallows and Bake: Remove the crust from the oven, evenly sprinkle 4 cups of mini marshmallows on top, and return to bake for another 10 minutes until marshmallows puff up and turn lightly golden.
- Cool and Deflate Marshmallows: Let the pan cool for 5 minutes so the marshmallows deflate slightly, creating a better layer for the chocolate.
- Top with Chocolate Chips: Evenly spread the entire 12-ounce bag of milk chocolate chips over the marshmallow layer.
- Add Remaining Toppings and Bake Again: Sprinkle the remaining marshmallows and reserved graham cracker crumbs on top, then bake for an additional 10 minutes until marshmallows are toasted and chocolate begins to melt.
- Final Cooling: Remove from oven and let cool completely to allow layers to set before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For best results, allow the bars to cool completely so they hold their shape when sliced.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips if you prefer a less sweet flavor.
- Using mini marshmallows helps in even melting and browning; large marshmallows can be chopped if necessary.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: s'mores bars, graham cracker bars, marshmallow dessert, chocolate dessert, easy bake dessert
