20-Minute No-Bake Indoor S'mores Bars
Capture campfire nostalgia indoors with these gooey s'mores bars that combine Golden Grahams cereal, melted chocolate, and mini marshmallows in a single pan. Perfect for satisfying s'mores cravings year-round without a fire pit. The cereal provides that essential graham cracker crunch while corn syrup creates the binding magic that holds everything together.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Golden Grahams cerealcrushed graham crackers1:1dietary
Use 2 cups crushed graham crackers for more authentic flavor
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 5 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Line an 8 inch square pan with foil and butter the foil
- 2
Pour cereal in a mixing bowl
- 3
Heat butter over medium in a small saucepan until it starts to melt, then stir in corn syrup and heat until mixture starts to boil
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted, then add vanilla
- 5
Pour chocolate mixture over the cereal and stir to coat, then stir in the marshmallows
- 6
Dump mixture into the pan and press down lightly with another sheet of buttered foil
- 7
Wipe the saucepan clean and add the milk chocolate
- 8
Heat on low, stirring constantly, until just barely melted
- 9
Drizzle melted milk chocolate over the cereal bars
- 10
Chill for a few hours or until set, then lift from pan and cut into bars
Tips
Don't overheat the milk chocolate drizzle or it will seize - remove from heat as soon as it's barely melted.
Press the mixture gently to avoid crushing the marshmallows completely while still ensuring bars hold together.
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for up to 1 week
Can be made up to 3 days ahead - flavors improve after chilling overnight
Serve at room temperature for best texture
Common Mistakes
Don't overheat milk chocolate to avoid seizing
Press mixture gently to avoid crushing marshmallows completely
Substitutions
Use 2 cups crushed graham crackers for more authentic flavor
FAQ
Can I use regular marshmallows instead of mini?
Yes, but chop large marshmallows into smaller pieces first so they distribute evenly throughout the bars and don't create large gaps.
How long do these bars keep?
Store covered at room temperature for up to 1 week. They actually taste better after the first day as flavors meld together.
Can I freeze these bars?
Yes, wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving for best texture.