Indoor S’mores Bars

Some people might say that there’s nothing more American than Apple Pie. But when I really want to channel ‘murica in my baking, the first thing that always comes to mind: s’mores. I love s’mores of all shapes and sizes. Last year I hosted a gourmet s’mores night in my backyard with friends which was potentially the classiest sugar high of my life. But the one thing that’s tough about s’mores is that they aren’t the easiest to transport or show up to a picnic or BBQ with. At least that was the case before I discovered this life changing treat: Indoor S’mores Bars.

When I think indoor s’mores, I usually think of toasting marshmallows over the gas flame on my stove. But the issue with that is I really like to burn the livin bejeezus out of my marshmallow, eat the crunchy part, then toast the remaining marshmallow innards and put that in between my graham crackers and chocolate. Which leaves my house smelling like Crazy Eddie’s firepit backyard. No bueno.

My friend Lexi (of @LexiBakes) turned me on to this recipe when she was snap chatting making them for an event, and I’m pretty sure I was drooling on my phone, so texted her for the recipe. Here’s a few things that make this recipe pretty much the best thing to happen to America since freedom rang: there are only five ingredients, they take less than a half hour to make, and there’s literally no way you could mess this recipe up. Plus in the summer, who wants to be bothered with turning their oven on or standing over a fire pit when it’s hot as all heck outside.

And they are perfect for a memorial day picnic because these ooey gooey treats are delicious freshly chilled from the fridge or even when they get a little melty and gooey like a real s’more. I brought a batch to my friend Lauren a few weeks ago when I met her for brunch, since she’s one of my long-time loyal taste testers. Not only did these babies get two thumbs up from Lauren (four thumbs if you count Taylor too) but her husband brought them to work and there were so many requests for the recipe that I was extra motivated to get it up on the blog this holiday weekend.

So however you choose to celebrate America this weekend – hot dogs, bocce, suns out guns out American flag tank tops and cutoff jeans – make America great again with a batch of these Indoor S’mores Bars.

Life, liberty and the pursuit of s’mores.

Print Recipe

Indoor S'mores Bars

Yield: 12 Bars

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Total Time: 25 Minutes

An easy way to enjoy a classic summer treat indoors. These bars are so easy to make they'll have your friends begging for s'more!

Ingredients:

• 1 - 10 oz. bag of Mini Marshmallows, divided
• 1 1/2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate chips, divided
• 1 - 12 oz box Golden Grahams Cereal
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Dash of coarse sea salt

Directions:

1. Line the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray generously with non-stick spray. Set aside.
2. Set 1/2 cup of marshmallows to the side. In a large microwave safe bowl, slowly melt the marshmallows and butter, stopping to stir every 30 seconds. Continue to microwave until the marshmallows are melted and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract and coarse sea salt.
3. Fold in the Golden Grahams cereal with a spatula until evenly incorporated. Slowly mix in one cup of chocolate chips and remaining 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows while continuing to stir the mixture.
4. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press the remaining chocolate chips evenly over the top of the treats and lightly press them in to set. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to set before slicing them into bars to serve. Enjoy!