introduction
This Peanut Butter S’mores Bars recipe makes a sweet, gooey treat with chocolate, marshmallow, and peanut butter on a graham-like base. It is easy to follow and good for a bake sale or a weekend snack. For a different peanut butter treat, try our Coconut Peanut Butter Oatmeal recipe: Coconut Peanut Butter Oatmeal.
why make this recipe
Make these bars when you want a quick dessert that tastes like s’mores but is easy to bake in your oven. The bars are rich, crowd-pleasing, and use simple pantry ingredients.
how to make Peanut Butter S’mores Bars
Mix a soft cookie-like dough, press most into a pan, add chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallow cream, then top with the rest of the dough and bake. Cool and cut into bars.
Ingredients :
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
- 2 Giant Hershey’s milk chocolate bars, 7 ounces each
- 1 jar marshmallow cream, 7 ounces
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Directions :
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Beat the butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix well.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and stir to combine.
- Stir in the graham cracker crumbs.
- Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Press the chocolate bars on top of the dough.
- Melt the peanut butter for about 30 seconds in the microwave and drizzle it over the chocolate bars.
- Spread the marshmallow cream over the chocolate and peanut butter.
- Roll the remaining 1/3 dough onto a nonstick surface and peel it off to press it on top of the marshmallow cream.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Let cool for best serving results.
how to serve Peanut Butter S’mores Bars
Cut into bars after they cool. Serve at room temperature. These bars pair well with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
how to store Peanut Butter S’mores Bars
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 1 month; thaw in the fridge before serving.
tips to make Peanut Butter S’mores Bars
Use room temperature butter for easy mixing. Press the dough evenly so the bars bake flat. Let the bars cool fully before cutting to keep the layers neat.
variation (if any)
Swap milk chocolate for dark chocolate for a less sweet version. Add chopped peanuts on top for extra crunch. You can use regular chocolate bars if you do not have Giant Hershey’s.
FAQs
Q: Can I use chocolate chips instead of chocolate bars?
A: Yes. Spread chips evenly over the dough so they melt well.
Q: Is there a nut-free option?
A: You can skip the peanut butter or use sunflower seed butter to keep the nutty taste without peanuts.
Q: How do I prevent the top from browning too fast?
A: Cover the pan loosely with foil partway through baking if the top browns too quickly.
Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
A: Yes. Keep the dough in the fridge for one day, then shape and bake when ready.
Conclusion
For a tested take on these bars and more tips, see this Peanut Butter S’mores Bars Recipe from Pinch of Yum: Pinch of Yum’s Peanut Butter S’mores Bars recipe.