These Golden Grahams S’Mores Bars are gooey, chewy, a little crunchy, and the perfect way to enjoy s’mores indoors. They’re like rice krispie treats and s’mores all in one. 
If you love s’mores, you need to try these Golden Grahams S’Mores Bars. This easy, no-bake recipe comes together quickly and delivers everything you love about s’mores:
- gooey marshmallows
- milk chocolate
- graham flavor from Golden Grahams cereal
I didn’t grow up camping—four sisters and the chance of rain kept us close to home—but we always had campfires and always had s’mores when the fire was lit. The family debate over the “perfect” s’more—golden brown versus charred marshmallows, one versus two marshmallows, or classic milk chocolate versus something different—meant I got to taste-test plenty of variations. No complaints there.
This summer I don’t have any campfires planned, so I made these Golden Grahams S’Mores Bars to get my s’mores fix indoors.
The ingredients are simple and few. For one 9×13 pan you’ll need:
- 5 cups mini marshmallows, plus 1 cup reserved
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 5 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
- 1/4 cup corn syrup*
- 7 cups Golden Grahams cereal
If you don’t have corn syrup, you can substitute 1/4 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon water instead.
Start by buttering or greasing a 9×13-inch baking pan so the bars don’t stick. In a large saucepan over low heat, combine 5 cups of the mini marshmallows, the milk chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup. Keep the heat low and stir gently with a rubber spatula so the chocolate and marshmallows melt together without burning. Patience here prevents scorching and gives a smooth, shiny mixture.
Once melted, remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the Golden Grahams cereal and the reserved 1 cup of mini marshmallows. Work quickly while the chocolate mixture is still warm—the blend will be sticky. It’s fine if a few pieces of cereal aren’t perfectly coated.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and press it down evenly using a buttered or lightly greased rubber spatula. Lightly greasing the spatula helps smooth the top without sticking. Then let the bars set at room temperature for about an hour until firm. Waiting can be the hardest part, but it yields bars that hold their shape while staying pleasantly chewy.
Some recipes call for a full box or 8 cups of Golden Grahams for extra crunch. I prefer a slightly gooier bar and use 7 cups, but you can increase to 8 cups if you like a crunchier texture.
Once set, cut into squares and store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature. I don’t recommend refrigerating them, as they can become too firm in the fridge. These bars are the perfect solution when you want the taste of s’mores without a campfire.
Golden Grahams S’Mores Bars
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Ingredients
- 5 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup*
- 7 cups Golden Grahams
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (reserved)
Instructions
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Butter or grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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In a large saucepan over low heat, add 5 cups marshmallows, milk chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup.
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Melt the mixture slowly over low heat, stirring gently with a rubber spatula until smooth.
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Remove from heat and immediately stir in the Golden Grahams cereal and the remaining 1 cup of mini marshmallows. The mixture will be sticky.
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Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and press down evenly with a lightly greased spatula.
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Allow to harden at room temperature for about 60 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid refrigeration to keep them soft and chewy.
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