S’mores Krispie Treats capture all the classic flavors of a campfire s’more in an easy no-bake dessert. Golden Grahams cereal, lots of marshmallows, and chocolate come together in thick, chewy bars that are perfect for indoor summer treats.
S’mores are fun to assemble over a fire, but when a campfire isn’t available these S’mores Krispie Treats deliver the same nostalgic flavor without the flame. They combine graham-style cereal, chewy marshmallows, and rich chocolate into an effortless dessert that kids and adults both love.
S’mores Krispie Treats
Based on a classic Rice Krispie treat method, these bars intentionally leave some marshmallows and chocolate in chunk form so each bite offers a mix of textures—gooey melted marshmallow, soft marshmallow bites, and pockets of chocolate. To preserve that contrast, toss most of the mini marshmallows and the chocolate chips with the cereal before adding the melted marshmallow mixture. Allow the melted marshmallows to cool a couple of minutes so they’re easier to handle; the chocolate will soften but won’t fully melt.
For a finishing touch, press Hershey-style chocolate squares into the top of the bars while they are still slightly warm so the chocolate adheres and softens a bit. You can also press a few reserved mini marshmallows on top for the classic s’mores look.
These thick, chewy bars are a hit at parties, potlucks, or as an after-school treat. If you enjoy s’mores flavors, try other inspired desserts like s’mores cookies, grilled s’mores pizza, or s’mores donuts for more creative ways to enjoy graham, marshmallow, and chocolate together.
- – S’mores Cookies – Graham cracker cookie dough filled with mini chocolate chips and marshmallow bits for a portable campfire flavor.
- – Grilled S’mores Pizza – An outdoor-friendly dessert with melted chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crumbs on a grilled crust.
- – S’mores Donuts – Donuts topped with glaze and ganache, finished with crushed graham crackers and a marshmallow buttercream center.
S’mores Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp (85 g) salted butter
- 16 oz (453 g) bag mini marshmallows
- 6 cups (240 g) Golden Grahams cereal
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- 1.55 oz (43 g) Hershey’s milk chocolate bars (about 4 snack-sized or 1 regular bar)
Instructions
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Place the cereal in a large bowl and add the chocolate chips. Remove 3 cups of mini marshmallows from the bag. Toss 2 1/2 cups of marshmallows with the cereal and chocolate; reserve the remaining 1/2 cup for the top.
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the remaining marshmallows and stir constantly until just barely melted. Remove from heat and let rest 2 minutes to cool slightly.
- Pour the melted marshmallows over the cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down evenly with a greased spatula or rolling pin.
- Separate Hershey’s squares and cut in half. Press the chocolate squares and the reserved 1/2 cup mini marshmallows into the top of the bars while still slightly warm. Tip: place a layer of wax paper on top to reduce stickiness while pressing.
- Let cool completely, then cut into squares and serve. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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