Introduction

These Golden Grahams S’mores Bars are a delightful twist on the classic campfire treat, combining crispy cereal with gooey marshmallows and rich chocolate. They’re easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth any time of year.

The image shows two square bars stacked on top of each other, made of crunchy light brown cereal bits covered partly with shiny melted chocolate. Small white marshmallows are mixed inside and peek out from the bars. The bars sit on a white paper square on a wooden surface. Behind them is a clear glass filled with white milk, and a white marbled surface is faintly visible in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

5 cups mini marshmallows
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
5 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
1/4 cup corn syrup*
7 cups Golden Grahams cereal
1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

Step 1: Butter or grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prepare it for the bars.
Step 2: In a large saucepan, combine 5 cups of mini marshmallows, milk chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup.
Step 3: Melt the mixture over low heat, stirring gently with a rubber spatula until smooth and fully combined.
Step 4: Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in the Golden Grahams cereal along with the remaining 1 cup of mini marshmallows. The mixture will be very sticky.
Step 5: Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and flatten it evenly using the back of a spatula. Lightly greasing the spatula can help prevent sticking.
Step 6: Let the bars harden at room temperature for about 60 minutes before cutting into squares.

Tips & Variations

For a nutty flavor, add chopped toasted nuts such as almonds or pecans to the cereal mixture before pressing into the pan.
Use dark or white chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate for a different taste profile.
If corn syrup is unavailable, a mild honey or light golden syrup can be substituted to help bind the mixture.
Lightly greasing your spatula with butter or oil makes spreading the sticky mixture much easier.

Storage

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them fresh. If you prefer a firmer texture, you can refrigerate them for up to a week. To soften chilled bars, let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.

How to Serve

The image shows two stacked layered squares of a dessert made with chocolate-coated cereal and small white marshmallows on a piece of white parchment paper. The top square has a textured surface with pieces of golden cereal bound together by shiny, melted chocolate, with visible small white marshmallows tucked within. The stack sits on a wooden surface, and in the background, there is a clear glass filled with fresh white milk, along with scattered small marshmallows and cereal pieces. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different cereal if I don’t have Golden Grahams?

Yes, crispy cereals like Rice Krispies or Honeycomb work well as substitutes, though the flavor and texture will vary slightly from the original.

Do I need to refrigerate these bars?

Refrigeration is not necessary but can help the bars hold their shape longer, especially in warm climates. Just allow the bars to come to room temperature before eating for the best texture.