Golden Graham Bars

These no-bake Golden Graham bars are ready in 15 minutes and taste exactly like the classic s’mores without the need for a campfire!

Golden Graham S’mores

Move over rice krispie treats, these Golden Graham s’mores bars will be your new favorite no-bake dessert. 

S’mores are such a classic summer treat but gone are the days when we need to build a campfire to enjoy them. Or at least some version of them, which is why we love these s’mores bars, s’more cookies, and s’mores pie, too! 

I serve these at my kids’ birthday parties and sleepovers and they’re always the first to go. I always manage to set a few aside for them to take in their school lunches the next day or save for an after-school snack!

Why We Love Golden Graham S’mores Bars

So many great reasons to love this sweet treat! It is for sure tasty, quick to make, and requires no baking. All the right reasons to add this to your treats this week!

1. Quick and easy. Sometimes you just want a treat without having to make a big production. These bars are the fastest way to curb your s’mores cravings any day of the week!
2. A tasty treat. They’re just so good. They’re probably aimed at kids, but I’m not sorry about how much I love that sweet, gooey, chocolatey crunch.
3. No-bake. In the summer especially, it’s nice not to have to turn on the oven and heat the kitchen!
4. Portable. Each square is the perfect handheld size for individual portions. Pack them in school lunches, for movie night, or a potluck dessert!

What’s In Golden Graham Cereal Bars?

Golden Graham bars come together easily with just a handful of ingredients which makes them a great choice for late-night sweet cravings. This no-bake treat is so simple to make!

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

• Golden Grahams: You’ll find these in the “sugary cereal” section of the grocery store. They’re toasted, crispy squares that have a signature flavor of honey and brown sugar. Very similar to graham crackers!
• Salted butter: I like to use salted butter to balance out the sweetness. Use unsalted if you have it, it won’t make or break the recipe. You may want to think about adding in some flaked sea salt instead!
• Mini marshmallows: If you have jumbo marshmallows, they can work for the melted marshmallow and butter portion only. Otherwise, any additional marshmallows for texture will need to be mini marshmallows!
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: I usually buy a big bag so I always have some on hand for other recipes too.

How to Make Golden Graham Bars

The hardest part about this Golden Graham bars recipe is resisting the urge to eat it before it sets! These easy golden graham bars are easy to make as an afternoon snack. Kids and adults love these bars!

1. Prep. If you’ve ever made cereal bars or rice krispies before, you’ll know how sticky they are! The first thing you’ll want to do is make sure to spray a 9×9″ pan with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper. Combine Golden Grahams and 2 cups of marshmallows in a large bowl. Set that aside for now. 
2. Melt butter and remaining marshmallows in a large pan over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until everything has melted. At a certain point, you will see the shape of all the marshmallows disappear and there will be no lumps. 
3. Combine the entire mixture. Pour the melted marshmallow and butter over the Golden Grahams and marshmallows you set aside. Then, immediately add the chocolate chips and stir. The chocolate will start to melt from the hot marshmallows but don’t let the marshmallows and chocolate melt completely. Leave some chunks! 
4. Allow it to set. This next part depends on how chunky you like your bars. You can leave it as is or sprinkle in more chocolate chips or cereal until your desired texture is reached. Transfer ingredients to the prepared baking dish and press everything into the pan. Allow it to cool then slice into 12 squares.

Recipe Tips

These golden graham s’mores bars are perfect cereal treats! No bake bars are enjoyed on the go or handheld! Here are a few helpful tips to make these bars even easier.

• Non-stick. Using wet hands or a piece of wax paper to press the mixture down into the pan helps to keep it from sticking to your hands. 
• Size of bars. Cut into as big or as little squares as you like. The instructions say 12, but that’s just a guideline!
• Easy removal. If you line your baking dish with parchment paper, leave a little extra up the sides to help lift the entire batch out, if need be.

Storage Suggestions

Store any remaining Golden Graham bars in an airtight container or Ziplock bag. No need to refrigerate them, otherwise they’ll get hard. Best served fresh, or within the next 2-3 days.

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