No-Bake S'mores Cereal Bars Recipe: Gooey Goodness

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No-Bake S'mores Cereal Bars Recipe: Gooey Goodness

These no-bake s’mores cereal bars are one of those simple farmhouse desserts that feel a little special without being fussy. They have everything we love about traditional s’mores; that milk chocolate, marshmallow gooey goodness, and buttery graham flavor—made easy enough for everyday life.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

cooling time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Breakfast Recipe, brunch recipe, budget friendly recipe, dessert recipe, easy recipe, kid friendly recipe, no-bake recipe

Servings: Servings, 9 X 13 pan

Calories: 343kcal

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Equipment

Cake Pan 9 X 13

Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

5 Cups Mini Marshmallows
1 ½ Cups Milk Chocolate Chips
5 Tablespoons Butter cut into pieces
¼ Cup Corn Syrup See the Notes section below for an easy corn syrup substitute using sugar and water.
7 Cups Golden Grahams Cereal
1 Cup Mini Marshmallows stirred in at the end for extra gooey bites or sprinkled on top

Instructions

Lightly butter or grease a 9×13-inch pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal later. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine 5 cups of marshmallows, milk chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup. Place over low heat and stir gently with a rubber spatula until everything is melted and smooth. Take your time here. Low and slow prevents scorching.
5 Cups Mini Marshmallows, 1 ½ Cups Milk Chocolate Chips, 5 Tablespoons Butter, ¼ Cup Corn Syrup
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately add the Golden Grahams cereal along with the remaining 1 cup of mini marshmallows, or save them to top with. Stir until everything is evenly coated. The mixture will be sticky and thick.
7 Cups Golden Grahams Cereal, 1 Cup Mini Marshmallows
Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Using the back of a spatula,or the bottom of a measuring cup. Gently press it into an even layer. Tip. Lightly greasing your utensil helps keep it from sticking.
Let Them Set. Allow the bars to rest at room temperature for about 60 minutes, or until fully set. Once firm, slice into squares with a sharp knife and serve.

Notes

Helpful Tips for Success

Keep the heat low. High heat can scorch the chocolate or cause the mixture to separate.
Move quickly after melting. Once the cereal goes in, the mixture starts to firm up fast.
Press gently. Packing the mixture too tightly can make the bars dense instead of soft and chewy.
Golden brown finish. For a toasted look, add extra marshmallows on top. And do a quick pass with a kitchen torch over the whole top. It adds that classic campfire feel.

Corn Syrup Substitute

If you don’t have corn syrup on hand, you can easily make a substitute using pantry staples. In the saucepan, replace the corn syrup with ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon hot water. Add it to the butter, chocolate, and marshmallows and melt everything together over low heat as directed. This works well to bind the bars and keeps them soft and chewy.

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