No-Bake Cereal S’mores Bars Recipe

No-Bake Cereal S’mores Bars are gooey, sticky, and satisfyingly crunchy. Made with just a few everyday ingredients and no oven required, they’re an ideal summer treat for cookouts, block parties, or an easy snack any time you want s’mores flavor without a bonfire.

Why You’ll Love These Golden Grahams Bars:

• No-Bake! – No need to heat up the oven on a hot day.
• Extra Crunchy – The cereal gives these bars a bright, crunchy texture.
• Only 5 ingredients – Simple pantry-friendly ingredients you can find easily.
• S’mores flavor without the bonfire – Marshmallow and chocolate goodness without the fuss.

Ingredients You’ll Need for these S’mores Bars:

• Golden Grahams cereal
• Mini marshmallows – reserve about 1 cup to fold in for little marshmallow pockets.
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips – you can substitute chopped chocolate if preferred.
• Butter – plus a bit more to grease the pan.
• Vanilla extract

How To Make Cereal S’mores Bars

1. Prepare the dish – Grease a 9×13″ baking dish with butter or cooking spray, or line it with parchment for easy removal.
2. Melt chocolate and marshmallow mixture – In a large nonstick skillet or pot, melt butter, chocolate chips, most of the marshmallows (reserve 1 cup), and vanilla over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Alternatively, melt in the microwave in 20–30 second increments, stirring between intervals to avoid burning.
3. Fold in cereal – Remove from heat and stir in the Golden Grahams and the reserved mini marshmallows until evenly coated.
4. Press into dish – Transfer the sticky mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly. Use wet hands or the butter wrapper to press the mixture evenly. Let cool and set for 1–2 hours.
5. Cut into bars – Once set, use a sharp knife to slice into squares. Wiping the knife clean between cuts or spraying it lightly with cooking spray will help with tidy slices.

Recipe Tips

• Melt carefully – Stovetop melting gives more control, but if using a microwave, heat in short bursts and stir frequently to prevent scorching.
• Save some marshmallows – Folding in a cup of unmelted mini marshmallows creates little chewy pockets throughout the bars.
• Use a greased sharp knife – Because the bars are gooey, a sharp knife sprayed with cooking oil or wiped with a damp towel between cuts helps get clean slices.
• Grease the pan well – A well-buttered dish or parchment lining ensures the bars release cleanly.

Leftovers and Storage

Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate them to keep their shape, then bring to room temperature briefly before serving for the best texture.

Other S’mores Ideas

• Air Fryer S’mores – A quick way to make perfect s’mores without a campfire.
• S’mores Bars – A classic layered dessert with a graham crust, melted chocolate, and toasted marshmallows on top.
• S’mores Dip – Melted chocolate topped with toasted marshmallows for dipping graham crackers or fruit.

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