Golden Grahams S’mores Bars Recipe
These Golden Grahams S’mores Bars are a deliciously nostalgic treat combining the gooey goodness of melted marshmallows with crunchy Golden Grahams cereal and melty milk chocolate. Easy to make on the stovetop and set in the fridge, these bars are perfect for a quick dessert or snack that captures all the flavors of classic s’mores in a convenient, chewy bar form.
- Author: Amaya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
S’mores Bars
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- Pinch of salt
- 16 ounce bag of regular marshmallows
- 5 1/2 cups Golden Grahams cereal
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate, roughly chopped (e.g., Hershey’s bars)
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows (for folding in)
- Prepare the pan: Grease a 9 x 9-inch pan thoroughly with cooking spray and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Melt the butter: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter carefully to avoid burning.
- Melt marshmallows: Add the regular marshmallows and a pinch of salt to the melted butter. Stir continuously with a rubber spatula, scraping down the sides of the pot to prevent burning the marshmallows. Once melted and smooth, promptly remove the pot from heat.
- Combine cereal and marshmallow mixture: Pour the Golden Grahams cereal into a large bowl. Pour the hot marshmallow mixture over the cereal and use a rubber spatula to fold them together gently until well coated.
- Add chocolate and mini marshmallows: Stir in the chopped milk chocolate and mini marshmallows into the cereal mixture, folding to distribute evenly.
- Press mixture into pan: Spoon the combined mixture into the prepared pan. Press it down firmly into an even layer to help the bars hold together when set.
- Set bars: Refrigerate the pan for at least 20 minutes until the bars are firm.
- Cut and serve: Once set, use a sharp knife to cut the block into 12 equal rectangular bars. Serve and enjoy your gooey, crunchy s’mores bars!
Notes
- Be sure to remove the pot from heat as soon as the marshmallows melt to prevent burning and getting a bitter taste.
- Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan helps the bars hold their shape when cut.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate if preferred, but milk chocolate keeps the classic creamy sweetness.
- For easier cutting, warm the knife slightly before slicing to prevent sticking.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Golden Grahams, S'mores Bars, Marshmallow Bars, Easy Dessert, No Bake Bars, Kid Friendly Dessert