Description
S’mores Marshmallow Bars have been a campfire favorite that now rock your kitchen counter with zero campfire required! Craving that classic graham cracker, chocolate, and toasted marshmallow combo gets deliciously easy with this simple pan-style treat that brings sweet nostalgia straight to your dessert plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 pinch salt
- Extra graham cracker pieces (optional)
- Extra chocolate chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your baking space by setting the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment, allowing slight overhang for easy removal.
- Mix 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup melted butter, and ¼ cup brown sugar in a bowl until the texture resembles damp sand. Press this mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Slide the crust into the preheated oven for 9 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. Your kitchen will start smelling wonderfully toasty.
- Remove the crust and immediately scatter 1 ½ cups chocolate chips across the warm surface. Let them melt for 3 minutes, then smooth into an even layer using a spatula.
- Distribute 2 cups mini marshmallows across the chocolate layer, covering every inch. Sprinkle extra chocolate chunks if desired for added texture.
- Return the pan to the oven for 8 minutes, watching carefully as the marshmallows puff and turn golden. For deeper caramelization, switch to broil for 60 seconds.
- Transfer the pan to a cooling rack. Allow the bars to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for 45 minutes to help everything set perfectly.
- Lift the bars from the pan using parchment edges. Slice into 16 even squares, cleaning your knife between cuts for neat edges.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality graham crackers for the most delicious crust that holds together perfectly.
- Let chocolate chips melt naturally from the residual heat to create a smooth, even layer without stirring too much.
- Watch marshmallows carefully during toasting to achieve that golden-brown color without burning – ovens vary, so keep a close eye.
- For gluten-free friends, swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground almonds to maintain the same delectable texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 69 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg