S'mores Bars

These s'mores bars have all the toasty, comforting, gather-round-the-campfire flavor without having to stoke a single flame. With a buttery graham cracker crust, fudgy chocolate filling, and an oven-toasted marshmallow topping, this dessert is 100 percent kid- and adult-approved. The easy bars are also the perfect snack to bring to bake sales, cookouts, or any celebration that requires a bit of sweet campfire nostalgia.

If you find yourself looking for some more s'mores desserts, try s'mores pie, s'mores pancakes, and chocolate covered s'mores.

What do you need to make a s’mores bar?

Of course, in classic s'mores fashion, these gooey baked bars rely on the dream team of graham crackers, milk chocolate, and marshmallows. Instead of building a fire and toasting individual marshmallows to melt into soft milk chocolate, you'll build layered bars using the same familiar ingredients.

These s'mores bars start with a simple crust of graham crackers crumbs, butter, and sugar. You'll top the crust with the easiest fudge in the world (it's made with just melted chocolate and sweetened condensed milk). Add a sprinkle of marshmallows, get 'em nice and toasty, and your masterpiece is ready!

How do you toast s'mores bars?

Forget the campfire and crank up the oven! These easy bars toast to perfection under the broiler. But it works fast, especially with delicate marshmallows, so watch closely to make sure they don't burn. It only takes a minute or two!

What type of chocolate is best for s'mores bars?

To mimic the campfire treat, these bars are made with good ol' milk chocolate. If you prefer dark chocolate, your favorite bar will work just as well (or try a combo!). Combining the chocolate with sweetened condensed milk creates the most decadent, fudge-like filling. Plus, sweetened condensed milk helps keep the bars firm and sliceable.

Can you substitute graham crackers in s’mores bars?

This graham cracker crust is endlessly customizable. You can blitz any cookie or cracker in a food processor, such as Saltines, pretzels, chocolate graham crackers, chocolate chip cookies, cereal, gingersnaps, or even ice cream cones. You can also add up to a half-cup of crushed potato chips to the 2 1/2 cups of graham crackers for a touch of savoriness to balance the sweetness.

Can s'mores bars be made ahead?

Yes! In fact, these s'mores bars are easier to slice and serve if you make them 24 hours

in advance because the chocolate fudge layer needs time to cool and firm up. If you're in a pinch and need to slice the bars, stick them in the freezer for 20 minutes or in the refrigerator for one hour.

What's the best way to store s'mores bars?

Place cooled bars in an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to a day. You can also freeze the bars for up to six months. Let them defrost on the counter before serving.