Prepare yourself for an explosion of flavor with these utterly divine OMG S’mores Bars! This irresistible dessert takes the classic campfire treat and reimagines it as a convenient, crave-worthy bar. Layers of rich graham cracker cookie dough, luscious milk chocolate, and billowy marshmallow fluff combine to create a confection so addictive, you won’t be able to resist its charm. Much like our popular S’more Cookie Bars, these beauties are destined to become your new favorite obsession.
There’s something uniquely magical about S’mores, isn’t there? Perhaps it’s the nostalgic blend of textures and tastes: the satisfying crunch of graham cracker, the melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, and the gooey, sweet marshmallow. These S’mores Bars capture that enchantment perfectly, delivering all the beloved flavors without the need for a roaring fire. They’re a celebration of that iconic trio, making them a standout dessert for any occasion.
Indulge in the Unforgettable: OMG S’mores Bars You Can’t Quit!
This recipe for OMG S’mores Bars elevates a simple concept into an easy-to-make, utterly decadent snack that will have everyone reaching for more. Forget the struggle of perfectly toasting marshmallows over an open flame; this recipe brings the beloved S’mores experience directly to your kitchen, in a format that’s ideal for sharing, transporting, and devouring.
If you’re already smitten with S’more Cookie Bars, Best S’more Cookies, a S’mores Cookie Cake, or even a S’mores Poke Cake, then these bars are about to rock your world. They offer a delightful twist on the classic, swapping traditional marshmallows for a generous layer of marshmallow fluff, which melts into an impossibly gooey, ethereal cloud of sweetness during baking. While some might experiment with actual marshmallows, we find marshmallow fluff creates the most consistently smooth and gooey texture that truly defines these “OMG” bars.
Why These S’mores Bars Will Become Your New Obsession
Beyond their undeniable deliciousness, these S’mores Bars offer several compelling reasons to make them a staple in your dessert repertoire. They’re not just a treat; they’re an experience:
- Effortlessly Easy: Ditch the campfire and complicated setups. This recipe simplifies the S’mores process, making it accessible to bakers of all skill levels.
- Perfectly Portable: Unlike their traditional counterparts, these bars are sturdy and easy to slice, making them ideal for picnics, potlucks, parties, or packing in lunchboxes.
- Crowd-Pleasing Perfection: Who doesn’t love S’mores? This dessert taps into universal nostalgia, guaranteeing smiles and satisfied sighs from everyone who takes a bite.
- Year-Round Enjoyment: While S’mores evoke summer nights, these bars can be enjoyed any time of year. Bring the warmth and comfort of a campfire indoors, rain or shine.
- Customizable Creativity: As you’ll discover, there’s plenty of room to personalize these bars with different chocolate choices and fun add-ins.
I understand the sentiment of friends who might playfully complain about “over-the-top desserts” loaded with excessive ingredients. Sometimes, though, going a little overboard is exactly what’s needed. These OMG S’mores Bars are a testament to that philosophy! They might not have sprinkles or peanut butter cups, but they are packed with pure S’mores bliss and a generous dose of love. And let’s be honest, we can all eat healthy tomorrow, right? Today, we indulge!
Essential Ingredients for Your Heavenly S’mores Bars
Crafting these extraordinary S’mores Bars requires a straightforward list of ingredients, most of which you likely already have in your pantry. The magic happens when these simple components come together to form layers of pure delight.
S’mores Cookie Bar Recipe Ingredients:
- Unsalted butter (softened): Essential for a rich, tender cookie base.
- Brown sugar: Adds moisture and a lovely caramel note, contributing to the chewiness.
- Granulated sugar: Provides sweetness and helps achieve the perfect cookie texture.
- Eggs: Bind the dough and add structure.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances all the sweet flavors in the cookie dough.
- All-purpose flour: The foundation of our graham cracker cookie base.
- Graham cracker crumbs: The star ingredient for the authentic S’mores flavor in the cookie dough. Approximately 14 full graham crackers will yield the needed 1 ½ cups of crumbs.
- Baking powder: Provides lift and ensures a light, airy texture for the cookie layers.
- Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances all the other flavors.
- 3 Giant Sized (7 oz each) Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars: Or 4 large (4.4 oz.) chocolate bars. We recommend classic Hershey’s for that traditional S’mores taste, but feel free to explore variations!
- 16-oz. tub or 3 cups marshmallow fluff: The secret to that incredibly gooey, cloud-like marshmallow layer that melts perfectly.
Step-by-Step Guide: Crafting Your OMG S’mores Bars
Follow these simple instructions to create a batch of S’mores Bars that will amaze your taste buds and impress your guests. Precision in each step ensures those perfect, gooey layers.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch glass baking pan, then line it with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang on the sides. This overhang will act as a convenient sling to lift the cooled bars out later. Set the prepared pan aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of the leavening and seasoning. Set this dry mixture aside.
- Using an electric mixer in a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Beat until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well aerated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract, continuing to mix until everything is thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
- Gradually add the reserved dry ingredient mixture to the wet butter and sugar mixture. Beat on low speed just until all the ingredients come together and a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough bars.
- Gather the dough into a cohesive ball. Divide this ball into two equal portions.
- Take one half of the dough and gently press it evenly into the bottom of your prepared 9×13-inch pan. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to ensure it covers the entire base in a uniform layer.
- Carefully arrange a single layer of the chocolate bars over the pressed cookie dough. Three giant Hershey’s bars should fit perfectly, covering most of the surface.
- Next, spoon the marshmallow fluff over the chocolate layer. Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to gently spread the fluff out to the edges of the pan, creating an even, cloud-like layer.
- Lightly flour a clean countertop or a large cutting board. Place the second half of the S’mores cookie dough on the floured surface. Using your hands or a rolling pin, flatten or roll the dough until it’s roughly the size of your baking pan. You can even place the empty pan over the dough to gauge the size. Once flattened, carefully slice the dough into strips (or small pieces, if easier). Lay these dough strips on top of the marshmallow fluff layer, trying to cover as much of the fluff as possible. It’s perfectly okay if some marshmallow peeks through; it adds to the rustic charm!
- Place the pan into your preheated oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until the top cookie layer is beautifully golden brown and the edges are set. The marshmallow underneath will be wonderfully gooey.
- Once baked, carefully remove the pan from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Allowing the bars to cool thoroughly is crucial for clean slicing and for the layers to set properly.
- When the bars are completely cool (this may take a couple of hours), use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board, then slice into 28 even bars. Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Expert Tips for S’mores Bar Perfection
To ensure your OMG S’mores Bars turn out absolutely perfect every time, keep these helpful tips in mind:
- Room Temperature is Key: For the best texture and gooeyness, these bars are best served and stored at room temperature. This keeps the marshmallow soft and pliable, prevents the chocolate from hardening excessively, and maintains the cookie layers’ tender chewiness.
- Parchment Paper is Your Friend: The parchment paper sling is essential! After the bars have cooled completely, use it to lift the entire slab of S’mores bars out of the pan. This makes cutting significantly easier and cleaner. Use a sharp, long knife or a stainless steel spatula for precise slices.
- Patience for Cooling: Resist the urge to cut into them too soon! Warm S’mores bars will be a delicious mess (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing!), but for clean, defined bars, allowing them to cool completely on a wire rack is vital. This allows the chocolate and marshmallow layers to set.
- Lasting Deliciousness: These bars taste fantastic the day they’re made and remain delicious for several days afterward. In my experience, they barely last long enough to worry about! The recipe yields 28 generously sized bars from a 9×13-inch pan, making them ideal for parties and gatherings where big smiles are guaranteed.
Creative Variations & Customization Ideas
While the classic S’mores combination is divine, these bars are incredibly versatile. Feel free to get creative with your chocolate and other additions:
- Chocolate Bar Swaps: We used three 7 oz. Giant Sized Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars for that authentic S’mores flavor. However, you can easily experiment with other types! Consider Symphony Bars for a richer, creamier chocolate experience, Hershey’s Giant Cookies ‘N Creme Bars for a textural crunch, or even chopped Peanut Butter Cups or Nestle Crunch Bars for a fun twist. Dark chocolate can also be used for a more intense flavor.
- Add-ins for the Top Layer: Before adding the top cookie dough layer, sprinkle mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts (like almonds or pecans), a light dusting of cinnamon, or even some crushed pretzel pieces over the marshmallow fluff for added texture and flavor.
- Garnish Galore: Once cooled, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, a sprinkle of sea salt flakes, or a few extra graham cracker crumbles can elevate the presentation and taste.
Storing and Serving Your Delicious Bars
Proper storage and serving techniques will ensure your OMG S’mores Bars remain at their peak deliciousness:
- Storage: These wonderfully gooey bars are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 to 3 days. Refrigerating them can cause the chocolate to harden and the cookie to become less tender, making them less enjoyable.
- Serving: Always serve the bars at room temperature to maintain that perfect soft and gooey texture. If you prefer an extra melty chocolate and marshmallow experience, you can briefly warm individual bars in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. This will bring back that fresh-from-the-campfire warmth!
In conclusion, these OMG S’mores Bars are truly the perfect dessert, combining the nostalgic charm of a campfire treat with the convenience of a homemade bar. They bring together the irresistible textures and flavors of gooey marshmallow, rich chocolate, and buttery graham cracker cookie layers in every single bite. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can transform a traditional favorite into a decadent, easy-to-make dessert that’s perfect for any gathering or a sweet indulgence on a quiet evening.
This easy S’mores cookie bar recipe guarantees a perfectly delicious S’mores experience in no time. And don’t hesitate to experiment with different chocolate combinations and flavors to make them uniquely yours. These easy S’mores bars are incredibly fun to eat and are sure to become a new favorite, thanks to that heavenly trio of graham crackers, marshmallow, and chocolate. Enjoy them, and don’t forget to share this amazing recipe on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook!
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OMG S’mores Bars
Perfect for picnics, 4th of July, parties, and S’mores addicts. Layers of luscious graham cracker cookie dough, billowy marshmallow fluff, and rich milk chocolate bar! Utterly irresistible!
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20 mins
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Dessert
28 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 Tablespoons (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 14 full graham crackers)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 Giant Sized (7 oz each) Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars (or 4 large 4.4 oz chocolate bars)
- 16-oz tub (3 cups) marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan, line with parchment paper, allowing it to overhang, and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar for 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Mix in eggs and vanilla until well incorporated and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until just combined and a dough forms. Divide dough into two equal balls.
- Press one dough ball evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer the chocolate bars on top, then spread marshmallow fluff evenly over the chocolate.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll or flatten the second dough ball to fit the pan. Lay the dough over the marshmallow layer, covering as much as possible. It’s okay if some marshmallow peeks through.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
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Recipe adapted from The Hungry Mouse
