S’mores Cereal Bars: Campfire Flavor Year-Round
Everything you love about s'mores in an easy-to-make, no-bake crispy cereal bar. Watch them disappear!
S’mores cereal bars take the campfire treat and make it portable. No fire pit required. The recipe is essentially a Rice Krispies treat with graham cereal and added chocolate chips, ready in 15 minutes. Kids love them. Adults love them too.
Quick Reference
- What they are: Rice Krispies-style cereal bars made with graham cereal, marshmallows, and chocolate chips for the s’mores combination.
- Time: 15 minutes active, 30 minutes setting.
- Yield: one 9×13 pan = 24 bars.
- Best cereal: Golden Grahams (Golden Honey for milder) for graham flavor.
- Storage: 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Variations: add peanut butter, swap chocolate for caramel chips, or top with extra marshmallows torched golden.
S’mores Cereal Bars Recipe
Ingredients:
- 6 cups Golden Grahams cereal (or any honey graham cereal)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows + 1 cup more for mixing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- Pinch salt
Instructions:
- Butter a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large pot, melt butter over low heat.
- Add the 10-oz bag of mini marshmallows. Stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Add cereal. Stir to coat completely.
- Quickly fold in the extra cup of marshmallows and the chocolate chips. They will partially melt; some chunks should remain visible.
- Transfer to the prepared dish. Press flat with a piece of parchment or buttered hands.
- Cool 30 minutes until firm.
- Cut into 24 bars. Store airtight up to 5 days.
Variations
- Peanut butter s’mores: add ¼ cup peanut butter when melting the marshmallows.
- Torched top: press extra marshmallows on top before cooling; torch with a kitchen torch until golden.
- Caramel: swap chocolate chips for caramel chips.
- Mint s’mores: add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract and use Andes mint chips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make s’mores bars without a microwave?
Yes. The recipe uses a saucepan on the stove. No microwave needed.
How do I keep s’mores bars from getting too hard?
Press only firmly enough to compact, not aggressively. Over-pressed bars get rock-hard. Cool fully before cutting.
Can I substitute regular Rice Krispies?
Yes, but the graham flavor is lost. Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 tablespoon brown sugar to approximate.
How long do they keep?
5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. The marshmallow firms over time; serve fresh for the best texture.
Can I freeze them?
Yes, up to 2 months wrapped tightly. Thaw at room temperature.
This article was published by the Staff at FarmersAlmanac.com. Any questions? Contact us at questions@farmersalmananac.com.
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