Gooey s’mores bars filled with a graham cracker crust and loaded with chocolate chips, marshmallows and chocolate candy bar pieces. The ultimate cookie bar recipe that is out of this world!
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Soft and Gooey S’mores Bars
It’s not summer time without some sort of s’mores dessert. While I love the traditional campfire version, it’s also fun to make variations like these delicious s’mores bars, s’mores cookies or s’mores pie. All taste amazing with a scoop of ice cream or cold glass of milk!
Ooey gooey s’mores bars…does it get any better than that?! I think not! I experimented with my favorite chocolate chip cookie “congo” bar recipe over the weekend and created the most delicious s’mores bars! The graham cracker crust, chewy center and marshmallow top is out of this world! I hate to say it…but these are now my favorite over the beloved congo bars. These are the perfect treat for a summer BBQ or to share with a friend! Or hide the pan…I won’t judge. ;)
How to Make S’mores Bars
CRUST. Combine melted butter and graham cracker crumbs in a small bowl with a fork. Press crust down into a greased 9×13″ baking dish and set aside.
DOUGH. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add in eggs and vanilla and stir until combined. In a separate bowl, mix the baking powder and salt with 1 cup of flour. Then pour flour mixture into the butter mixture and stir in the rest of the flour. Fold in chocolate chips and marshmallows.
ASSEMBLY. Press dough into pan with a spatula or flour on your hands. The dough goes right on top of the crust. Then add the candy bar, graham cracker and marshmallows on top.
BAKE. Bake at 325°F for 30-35 minutes, or until lightly browned. Oven temps will vary. Test with a tooth pick. The dough should be soft in the center.
Quick Tips
- Line your baking dish with foil: It helps with easy removal and requires less clean up.
- Add extra toppings: Don’t forget to top your dough with extra marshmallows, candy pieces and graham crackers. It adds AMAZING flavor.
- Let cool before cutting: The bars continue to set as they cool and will be easier to cut.
- Store in an airtight container: Keep at room temp in an airtight container for about 3 days (or in the fridge for about 5 days).
- Wrap and freeze: You can also freeze them. Let cool, then wrap in foil and place in airtight container/bag. Store in freezer for 2-3 months.
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S’mores Bar Recipe
Ingredients
For the crust:
- ½ cup butter , melted
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
For the dough:
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- ⅔ cup salted butter , softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
For the topping:
- 1 milk chocolate candy bar , broken into pieces
- 1 graham cracker , broken into pieces
- ½ cup marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9×13" baking dish with foil. Spray with nonstick spray.
- Combine melted butter and graham cracker crumbs into a small bowl with a fork. Then press down crust in baking dish on top of foil.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add in eggs and vanilla and stir until combined. In a separate bowl, mix the baking powder and salt with 1 cup of flour. Pour flour mixture into the butter mixture and stir in the rest of the flour. Fold in chocolate chips and marshmallows.
- Press dough into pan with a spatula or flour on your hands. The dough goes right on top of the crust. Then add the candy bar pieces, graham cracker pieces and marshmallows on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until lightly browned. Oven temps will vary. Test with a tooth pick. The dough should be soft in the center.
- Allow bars to cool and then enjoy with a scoop of ice cream or cold glass of milk!
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Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 4th of July, American, Bars, Chocolate, Desserts, Kid-Friendly
I have a question regarding brown sugar, should it be 2 cups packed or loose? Also crust didn’t stay intact. All in all had a very good taste. Guest at party enjoyed them.
Hi Marlene! The brown sugar is packed. I am glad that it tasted good! Sounds like a great party!
These bars are out of this world!!!!
Absolutely delicious and so easy to make! I baked mine at 350 for 30 minutes and they were perfectly done with an unctuous chew. Will be making these a lot this summer!
Made it !! Nailed it !!
Came out delicious !! Thanks you so much for sharing ;)
Yay, awesome job! So glad you loved them :)
This is a family favorite! We’ve made it dozens of times, and it’s always amazing!
Yay, I’m so glad they are always a hit :)