How to Make S’mores Dessert Bars

Love s’mores but don’t want to build a fire? These S’mores Dessert Bars bring all the gooey, chocolatey, graham-cracker goodness of the classic campfire treat into a delicious, oven-baked bar. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a nostalgic night in.

They’re sweet, crunchy, melty, and easy to make. Let’s bake up some s’mores magic.

S’mores Dessert Bars – The Perfect Summer Dessert Bars

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Ingredients

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• Optional: extra crushed graham crackers or chocolate drizzle for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the Crust
   In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
3. Press and Bake Crust
   Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes to set.
4. Add Chocolate and Marshmallows
   Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the crust. Then layer the marshmallows on top.
5. Bake Again
   Return to the oven and bake for another 12–15 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden and slightly toasted.
6. Cool and Slice
   Let bars cool completely before slicing for clean edges. Optional: add crushed graham crackers or a drizzle of melted chocolate on top.

S’mores Dessert Bars

Recipe by The Slow Table TeamCourse: DessertDifficulty: Easy

Servings

12

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories

210

kcal

Ingredients

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 2 cups mini marshmallows

• Optional: extra crushed graham crackers or chocolate drizzle for topping

Directions

• Preheat Oven – Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper.
• Make the Crust – In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
• Press and Bake Crust – Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes to set.
• Add Chocolate and Marshmallows – Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the crust. Then layer the marshmallows on top.
• Bake Again – Return to the oven and bake for another 12–15 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden and slightly toasted.
• Cool and Slice – Let bars cool completely before slicing for clean edges. Optional: add crushed graham crackers or a drizzle of melted chocolate on top.

Why You’ll Love It

These bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser with minimal effort. They’re the perfect blend of crunchy, gooey, and sweet—all the best parts of a s’more in one portable bite.