These easy no-bake Golden Graham s’mores bars are a delicious twist on classic Rice Krispie treats, made with Golden Grahams cereal, gooey marshmallows, and milk chocolate. No campfire (or oven!) required.
For a baked treat filled with chocolatey toasted-marshmallow flavor, try my rich and fudgy s’mores brownies.
This recipe was originally published in 2012 and updated with new photos and recipe tips in 2020.
If your pantry is anything like mine, it’s stocked with s’mores essentials (marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate) from now until Labor Day. And I love putting a fresh spin on the flavors of a classic campfire s’more, whether that’s a s’mores pie, s’mores cookies, or no-bake s’mores bars.
These Golden Graham s’mores bars are another easy no-bake dessert, a variation of homemade Rice Krispie treats made with graham cracker cereal. They’re loaded with gooey marshmallows and melted milk chocolate chips. It’s all the delicious, gooey, chocolatey flavors of a s’more, minus the campfire (and oven)!
Why Golden Graham S’more Bars are the Best Summer Dessert
- No baking. These are the best way to satisfy a s’mores craving any time. No open fire or oven needed.
- Only 4 ingredients. Marshmallow treats are famously pantry-friendly, and these Golden Graham bars are no exception.
- Great for sharing. Golden Graham treats make the perfect potluck dessert. They take minutes to make and cool down fast, so they’re excellent for last-minute gatherings and barbecues.
Grab These 4 Ingredients
Here’s a quick look at the ingredients needed for these gooey marshmallow treats. See the recipe card for the complete measurements.
- Butter – I like to use salted butter, but unsalted will work, too.
- Mini Marshmallows – If you only have large marshmallows, chop them into halves or quarters so they’ll melt more quickly.
- Golden Grahams Cereal – The classic graham cracker-flavored toasted cereal. You could also use graham crackers and crush them into small, cereal-sized chunks. Or, make this recipe as Cinnamon Toast Crunch Rice Krispie treats.
- Milk Chocolate Chips – You could also use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.
How to Make Golden Graham S’mores Bars
If you’ve ever made Rice Krispie treats (and even if you haven’t), you can make Golden Graham bars. The method is the same, and it’s super easy:
- Melt the marshmallows. Start by melting butter and a bag of mini marshmallows over low heat.
- Add cereal. Take the melted marshmallows off the heat, and stir in the Golden Grahams.
- Add mix-ins. Let that sit for a couple of minutes, then fold in about 2 cups of extra mini marshmallows and the chocolate chips. Your bar mixture will be difficult to stir, but that’s OK.
- Set. Press the s’mores mixture evenly into a greased 9×9-inch pan. Let the treats cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting them into squares. Enjoy!
FAQ
Sure! Double the recipe for the larger pan size. The bars may be a bit thicker.
Golden Grahams contribute to an authentic s’mores flavor. You could also crush up graham crackers into smaller pieces to make these treats. I’ve also heard from readers who’ve substituted the Golden Grahams with other cereals, like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, though it will impact the flavor.
Yes, you can make your bars with chopped Hershey’s milk chocolate bars. Chopped chocolate will melt more in the marshmallow mixture than chocolate chips.
Storage
These Golden Graham s’mores bars last up to 3 days when covered at room temperature. Air is the nemesis of any marshmallow cereal bar, as it causes them to harden quickly. Keep the bars airtight. The extra marshmallows in this recipe keep the bars soft, but even that won’t help if they’re not covered properly.
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Golden Graham S’mores Bars
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
Description
These easy s’mores-inspired Golden Graham bars are gooey marshmallow treats loaded with crunchy graham cracker-flavored cereal and milk chocolate. No campfire (or oven!) needed.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 (10.5-ounce) bag mini marshmallows, plus 2 cups
- 7 cups Golden Graham cereal
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Spray a 9×9 pan with cooking spray.
- Over low heat, melt butter.
- Mix in the 10.5-ounce bag of marshmallows, stirring frequently until melted. Remove from heat.
- Stir in Golden Graham cereal. Let sit for 2 minutes.
- Pour in 2 cups extra marshmallows and stir until combined.
- Pour in milk chips and stir until combined. At this point, the mixture will be difficult to stir, and the milk chips will melt slightly, but not completely…this is what you want.
- When the chips are mixed in, pour into prepared pan and press evenly.
- Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22.6 g
- Sodium: 147.4 mg
- Fat: 13.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39.6 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 16.6 mg
that’s what she said- HA! I hate it when I think I am being totally original and then I google it, and it’s already been done. These do look great by the way! Awesome job! Well done! Bravo!
I’m normally not enchanted with s’mores inspired treats. But I’m definitely making an exception in this case!! Delicious!
You can never have too many S’mores treats! These look tasty!
I’m a new follower of your blog… and oh my goodness… those look delicious. I love me some Golden Grahams, I’m totally going to have to try that now 🙂
Oh Golden Grahams! They were my favorite cereal growing up and the closest thing to ‘candy cereal’ my mom would buy – no Lucky Charms in our house! These look fantastic! I just may have to add golden grahams to my shopping list…
OMG, I could wipe out a whole pan of those!
When I was a kid, I used to make my own version of these in the microwave (got the idea from the side of the box) and LOVED them! Can’t wait to try your version out! They look yummy!
golden grahams are one of my FAVE cereals… and s’mores make my head spin. i need to try these! i love your creative recipes Shelly 🙂
Good thing I saw this before going to the store tomorrow. Must pick up Golden Grahams!!
I’m loving the s’mores posts. Even better is that I’m getting some Fab ideas for Summer Reading this year! Our theme includes camping so these are *perfect* or they would be if I didn’t want to eat them all and not share.