15-Minute No-Bake Golden Grahams S'mores Bars
Nostalgic campfire flavors meet convenient no-bake preparation in these crowd-pleasing bars. Golden Grahams cereal provides the graham cracker crunch while dark chocolate and marshmallows create that classic s'mores combination. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or when you want s'mores without the campfire. The bars set firm in the freezer and can be served cold for a fudgy texture or at room temperature for a softer bite.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, regular
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
- 5 ½ cups miniature marshmallows, divided use
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 cups Golden Grahams Cerealother graham cereal1:1availability
may affect texture slightly
Instructions
- 1
Line a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick foil or parchment paper, greasing regular foil if used
- 2
Melt butter, chocolate chips, corn syrup and 4 cups marshmallows in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring until completely smooth
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla
- 4
Add cereal and remaining marshmallows to saucepan, stirring until evenly coated
- 5
Scrape mixture into prepared pan and press down using greased foil or parchment
- 6
Sprinkle extra cereal and marshmallows on top and press down firmly
- 7
Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then freeze until firm
- 8
Remove from pan, peel away foil, trim edges and cut into squares
Tips
Use a very large saucepan to accommodate all ingredients when mixing - the mixture will be voluminous
Press firmly when shaping to ensure bars hold together when cut
Freeze until completely firm before cutting for cleanest edges
Good to Know
Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months in airtight container
Make up to 3 days ahead, store covered at room temperature or refrigerated
Serve cold for fudgy texture or room temperature for softer bite
Common Mistakes
Use low heat when melting to avoid scorching chocolate
Press firmly when shaping to prevent crumbly bars
Substitutions
may affect texture slightly
FAQ
Can I use regular marshmallows instead of miniature?
Yes, but cut them into smaller pieces first for easier melting and more even distribution throughout the bars.
How long do these bars keep?
Store covered at room temperature for up to 1 week, refrigerated for longer freshness, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Can I make these without corn syrup?
Corn syrup helps with texture and binding, but you can substitute honey or maple syrup though the texture may be slightly different.