Easy Smores Bars {No Bake}

Quick and easy no bake smores bars recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. Ooey gooey and loaded with chocolate chips, golden grahams cereal and mini marshmallows. Also known as "cereal bars."

Summer is around the corner and this no bake dessert is perfect to enjoy at picnics or while camping. It's also easy enough to be made with kids. I love that this treat has all the flavors of the classic s'mores but in a bar form and it's not as messy to eat either. They are just as delicious as my S'mores Cookies and Rainbow Cereal Bars (3 Ingredients).

Jump to:

• Key ingredients
• Variations for golden graham bars
• How to make easy no bake s'mores bars recipe from scratch?
• Tips and Techniques
• Recipe FAQs
• Storage
• More Marshmallow Desserts
• Recipe

Key ingredients

• Butter- This should be unsalted because it keeps the bars from becoming overly salty
• Marshmallows- I used mini size and vanilla flavored but you can get creative with other flavors available in the market these days.
• Chocolate chips- My first choice is always semisweet but some members in my family like milk and dark.
• Cereal-  Golden grahams is the best choice because it tastes just like graham crackers.

Variations for golden graham bars

• Use chocolate golden grahams cereal- This appeals the chocoholics and still has a subtle cinnamon flavor.
• Use marshmallow spread- If use don't have any marshmallows, use marshmallow fluff instead.
• Try other cereals- Cinnamon toast crunch is one of my favorites or try Cheerios, Honeycomb, cornflakes, Cocoa Puffs e.t.c.
• Use cookies Use roughly chopped graham crackers or Oreos or chocolate chip cookies instead of cereal.
• Add peanut butter chips- Chocolate and peanut butter is a delicious flavor combination.
• Add peanut butter or Nutella spread- This adds a lovely nutty flavor.
• Add nuts and dried fruits– Stir in your favorite chopped nuts (almonds, peanuts, walnuts, pecans e.t.c.) in the cereal mixture for crunch.
• Add sprinkles– This is great for birthday parties. Just toss some colorful sprinkles on top of the cereal mixture when you are patting it down in the pan. This would also make great birthday party favors or you can display them on your dessert table too.
• Make wedding party favors- Use white chocolate and toss some edible white pearls and sprinkles on top. Let it set and then package nicely. It looks so lovely!

How to make easy no bake s'mores bars recipe from scratch?

1. Heat butter- Until fully melted (Image 1).
2. Add marshmallows and chocolate- And mix/ cook until melted (Image 2 and 3).
3. Add cereal- Mix until fully coated (Image 4 and 5).
4. Spread mixture- In a pan evenly and press it down with a spatula (Image 6 and 7).
5. Add remaining ingredients- Press the remaining marshmallows and chocolate chips on top (Image 8).
6. Chill- For 1 hour or until firm.
7. Cut slices- With a sharp knife.

Tips and Techniques

• Work quickly- The mixture starts setting quickly when you are spreading it in the pan.
• Use unsalted butter- To prevent these bars from becoming too salty.
• Grease the spatula- Use oil or butter. The mixture will be very sticky and this will prevent it from sticking to everything.
• Line pan with wax paper- Because this will make clean up easy plus it makes it easy to remove bars from pan without any sticky mess.
• Use fresh marshmallows– Because they yield the best results. Stale marshmallows tend to make harder bars and the mixture doesn't stick together that well.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

• Refrigerate- In a sealed container for up to 1 week.
• Room temperature- In a sealed container, separated by wax paper for up to 3 days.
• Freeze- This is not recommended because the moisture from thawing will cause the cereal to become soft and alter the crispy texture.

More Marshmallow Desserts

• Chocolate Marshmallow Cake
• Easy Rice Krispie Treats
• Marshmallow Frosting
• Easy Marshmallow Pops
• Jello Marshmallow Candy

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