on Sep 27, 2019, Updated Apr 01, 2023 10 Comments Looking for more simple and scrumptious dessert bars? You’ll find delicious Peanut Butter Bars, Lemon Bars, Fudge Brownies, and Park Avenue Bars, to name a few. When you want a special treat your family and guests will love, these easy-as-can-be S’mores Bars are a tasty recipe to try. They are filled with the much-loved melty chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and crisp graham crackers you remember from campfire smores – no campfire required! These S’mores Bars are tasty treasures you can enjoy anytime and are always a favorite!
S’mores Bars
Dessert bars are such delicious and versatile treats! They are perfect for taking to picnics, potlucks, and parties, and they make a favorite sweet snack and dessert. These S’mores Bars are easy to make and absolutely crave-worthy with the combination of chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and a golden crust. Here’s how I make them.
How to Make S’mores Bars
Ingredients
To make S’mores Bars, you’ll need:
butter – softened to room temperature peanut butter – use creamy peanut butter dark brown sugar sugar – granulated sugar eggs – use large eggs vanilla extract – I love to use my homemade vanilla extract, but if using store-bought, be sure to use the highest quality you can. I don’t recommend using imitation vanilla flavoring as I believe it can leave a bitter aftertaste. flour – use all-purpose flour baking powder salt – a little salt in sweet recipes helps to balance the sweetness chocolate bars – use your favorite quality milk chocolate bars in extra large size graham crackers miniature marshmallows
Step-by-Step Instructions
Make the batter. Cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, and sugars with an electric mixer until well combined and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg, followed by the vanilla extract. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Prep the Baking Dish. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper that has been lightly sprayed with nonstick baking spray or has been buttered. The parchment paper lining is important – do not skip this step. Then, press 1/2 of the batter into the bottom of the baking dish. Add the grahams. Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on top of the batter. Layer with chocolate bars. Top the graham crackers with your chocolate. I used the extra-large milk chocolate bars. I tested the recipe with chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and thicker pieces of chocolate and did not like the texture or flavor. After testing many of the other types of chocolate, we found the milk chocolate bars were, without a doubt, our favorite. Layer on the marshmallows. Pour a whole bag of mini marshmallows on top of your chocolate layer. Spoon on the remaining batter. Then, add the remaining batter in dollops on top of the marshmallows. Bake. Bake your s’mores bars until done – about 30 minutes. Let the bars cool and set. Allow the bars to cool completely so that the marshmallows and the chocolate set. I find that I get the best results by baking and allowing them to cool overnight. Cut and serve. Using the edges of the parchment, lift your s’mores bars out of the baking dish and cut them into individual pieces. You can cut them as large or as small as you like to serve them. Most often, I like to cut them into smaller pieces than shown in the photo so that I have 24 individual pieces.
Make Ahead and Storage Instructions
Place completely cooled bars in an airtight container and store them on the countertop for 3 to 5 days. I do not recommend freezing because the bars contain marshmallows.
More Favorite Cookies and Dessert Bars
Coconut Macaroons Chocolate No-Bake Cookies Peanut Butter Cup Blondies Pecan Chewies Chocolate Marble Squares Here’s my S’mores Bars Recipe. I hope you love them as much as we do! Enjoy!Robyn xo
