Can I use large marshmallows instead of mini?

Absolutely! Just chop them into smaller pieces so they melt evenly. The key is to get an even, creamy base without big lumps.

Do I have to use Golden Grahams cereal?

Golden Grahams really nail that s’mores flavor, but if you’re in a pinch, try a similar graham-tasting cereal or even broken graham crackers. The texture may be a bit different, but still delicious.

Can I make these bars dairy-free?

With simple swaps like dairy-free butter and chocolate chips, you can easily make a batch that works for everyone. The flavor and texture hold up beautifully.

The bars are hard after cooling—what went wrong?

This typically happens if the cereal is over-mixed or the bars are pressed down too firmly, compacting everything too tightly. Next time, mix and press just until combined for that soft, chewy bite.

No Bake S’more Bars Recipe

Description

No Bake S’more Bars are an easy, delicious treat that channels classic campfire flavors with minimal effort. Using Golden Grahams cereal, melted butter, marshmallows, and chocolate chips, these bars are chewy, crunchy, sweet, and loaded with nostalgic s’mores flavor—perfect for picnics, parties, or a quick dessert fix.

Ingredients

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Prep Ingredients

Cooking spray (for greasing the pan)

Main Bars

3 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
10 ounces mini marshmallows, divided
5 cups Golden Grahams cereal

Chocolate

1 cup chocolate chips
1 small handful of chocolate chips (for topping)

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Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Spray a 9×9-inch (or similar size) baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the 3 tablespoons of salted butter. Add most of the mini marshmallows (reserve about 1 cup for later), and stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
Mix Cereal and Extra Marshmallows: Remove the pot from heat. Immediately stir in the Golden Grahams cereal and the reserved 1 cup of mini marshmallows. Quickly and gently fold until the cereal and marshmallows are fully coated with the melted mixture.
Add Chocolate Chips: Let the mixture cool for 1-2 minutes, then fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips (this helps prevent the chocolate from melting completely and lets you have visible chocolate pieces in each bar).
Press into Pan: Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. With buttered hands or a greased spatula, gently press the mixture evenly without compacting it too much (to keep the bars chewy).
Toppings: While the mixture is still a bit warm, sprinkle a small handful of chocolate chips over the top, pressing them in lightly so they stick.
Cool and Slice: Allow bars to cool completely at room temperature, about 1-2 hours. Once set, cut into squares and serve.

Notes

For cleaner cuts, use a sharp, lightly greased knife.
Do not overheat the marshmallow mixture to avoid hard bars.
To speed up cooling, refrigerate bars for about 30 minutes, but serve at room temperature for best texture.
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 160
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 8mg