introduction
This is a quick, sweet treat made with Golden Grahams, chocolate and marshmallows. It is easy to make and good for kids and guests. If you like no-bake bars, try an easy candy fudge bars recipe for another simple dessert.
why make this recipe
This recipe is fast and needs few ingredients. You do not need an oven. The bars are chewy and have a s’mores flavor that many people love. It is a good snack for parties or school lunches.
how to make Golden Grahams S’mores Bars
Ingredients :
- 1 bag (10.5 oz) miniature marshmallows (5 1/2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips (9 oz)
- 5 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 box (13 oz) Golden Grahams cereal (8 cups)
Directions :
- Grease 13×9-inch pan with butter.
- Reserve 1 cup of the marshmallows.
- Place the remaining marshmallows, chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup in a large saucepan.
- Melt the mixture over low heat, stirring until completely melted.
- Remove the pan from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the Golden Grahams cereal into the saucepan.
- Stir until the cereal is coated with the melted chocolate mixture.
- Stir in the reserved 1 cup marshmallows.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan using the buttered back of a spoon.
- Cool at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Store loosely covered at room temperature.
how to serve Golden Grahams S’mores Bars
Cut into bars and serve at room temperature. These bars pair well with milk or coffee. They also work as a hand-held snack at parties.
how to store Golden Grahams S’mores Bars
Keep the bars loosely covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. Do not refrigerate or they may become hard. For longer storage, wrap individual bars and freeze up to 1 month.
tips to make Golden Grahams S’mores Bars
- Use low heat to melt the chocolate and marshmallows to avoid burning.
- Butter the spoon well to make pressing easier.
- Press the mixture firmly but do not compact it too much to keep chewiness.
variation (if any)
You can add chopped nuts for crunch or swap milk chocolate chips for semi-sweet for a less sweet bar. Mix in a few graham cracker pieces for extra s’mores flavor.
FAQs
Q: Can I use a different cereal?
A: Yes. Use a similar crunchy cereal if you do not have Golden Grahams.
Q: Can I use margarine instead of butter?
A: Yes. Margarine works the same in this recipe.
Q: How do I keep the bars from sticking to the spoon?
A: Butter the back of the spoon well before pressing the mix into the pan.
Conclusion
For the original recipe source and extra tips, see Golden Graham S’mores – I Heart Eating.