This S’mores Bars recipe has a graham cracker cookie crust topped with toasted marshmallows and Hershey Kisses! Can’t build a bonfire to make s’mores? Make everyone happy with this smores bars recipe instead.
S’mores are one of those things that just scream summer! You know that they can be eaten any time of the year, but who makes s’mores in the middle of February, right?
Actually, I do remember toasting marshmallows over a gas store, with my grandma in her apartment, so you really don’t need a bonfire at all.
And you don’t need a bonfire to make these S’mores Bars that I am sharing with you today! They have a graham cracker cookie bar crust with chocolate and toasted marshmallows on top… and they can definitely be made year round!
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S’mores Bars Recipe
Step One: crush the graham crackers
Start by making 1/2 cup of graham cracker crumbs by chopping or crushing about 5 full graham cracker sheets.
Use a food processor if you have one available.
Or put the graham crackers in a gallon sized ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Step Two: make the s’mores bars dough
Make the dough.
Mix together the baking soda and water and set it aside.
Cream together shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar.
Add vanilla, egg and baking soda/water mix.
Gradually beat in flour, graham cracker crumbs and salt.
Mix in 1/2 cup of mini Hershey’s Kisses by hand.
 Spread in a greased 8-inch square pan.
Step Three: bake the s’mores bars
Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown.
Step Four: add the s’mores bars toppings
Turn the broiler on and top the bars with mini marshmallows.
Place the bars under the broiler for 30-60 seconds to toast the marshmallows.
Watch them carefully because they will burn quickly!!
Turn the oven off and sprinkle the bars with more mini Hershey’s Kisses.
Return the pan to the still warm oven for a couple of minutes to melt the Kisses.
Allow the bars to cool before cutting them.
These smores bars are to-die-for! The cookie crust was adapted from these chocolate chip cookie bars which I already love.
The addition of graham crackers, toasted marshmallow and kisses make them all the better. My sister and her husband just bought a house and they are doing a little updating to the house before they move in.
I brought these bars over there to share with everyone who was helping. While I took a brief tour of the house, the bars were devoured!
S’mores Bars Recipe Tips and FAQ
1. What are Hershey’s Mini Kisses?
They are a smaller size of the traditional kisses and come unwrapped for easy baking.
2. Where can you buy Hershey’s Mini Kisses? From Amazon or in the baking department of a grocery store with the chocolate chips. It does appear that they are getting harder and harder to find.
3. Can’t find the mini kisses? I couldn’t find them recently so I used these milk chocolate chips because they are larger in size. You could also use chopped full sized kisses, or cut up Hershey’s bars.
4. Don’t overbake these s’mores bars. The longer they bake the harder and drier they will be.
5. HELP! I burnt the marshmallows. What can I do? Don’t worry this happened to me too. Use a fork to lift the burnt marshmallows off the s’mores bars. Add new mini marshmallows and try toasting them again.
Obsessed with s’mores recipes? Try these next:
S’more Pie Pops by The Gunny Sack:
A s’more is a quintessential summer dessert and this easy S’more Pie Pops recipe captures the goodness of s’mores in a flaky pie crust.
S’mores Cheesecake Fluff Salad by Inside Brucrew Life:Â Make a big bowl of this S’mores Cheesecake Fluff Salad to take to all your picnics and barbecues this summer. Chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker goodness will make it disappear in a hurry.
S’mores Cheesecake by The Gunny Sack:Â No Bake S’mores Cheesecake is easy to make with creamy chocolate filling, chocolate ganache, a graham cracker crust and toasted marshmallows on top!
Mini S’mores Cheesecakes by Miss In The Kitchen: Easy and delicious Mini S’mores Cheesecakes are going to be the hit of any party or celebration. Creamy vanilla cheesecakes are topped with milk chocolate, toasted marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs for an irresistible treat!
No Bake S’mores Cookie Cups by The Gunny Sack: No Bake S’mores Cookie Cups recipe for irresistible, bite-sized treats that are easy to make and perfect for when you don’t want to turn the oven on.
S’mores Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 5 sheets
- 1 cup mini Hershey's Kisses divided (or use milk chocolate chips or chopped candy bars)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix baking soda and water. Set aside.
- Cream together shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- Add vanilla, egg and baking soda/water mix.
- Gradually beat in flour, graham cracker crumbs and salt.
- Mix in 1/2 cup of mini Hershey's Kisses by hand.
- Spread in a greased 8 inch square pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and turn the broiler on.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows over the bars.
- Place under broiler, for 30-60 seconds, to toast marshmallows. Watch carefully because they toast quickly!
- Turn oven off and remove the bars.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of mini Hershey's Kisses and return to the still warm oven for a couple of minutes to soften Kisses.
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Melissa H says
Delicious and so easy to make! I used butter as a substitute for shortening. Came out soft, chewy and delicious! Thanks for a great recipe!
Dawn says
Can you double this recipe and still have it turn out the same? I should have checked before starting but it’s still wiggly in middle of pan after 20 minutes
Tonia says
Hi Dawn! I have not tried doubling it but it should work just fine. They will take at least 5 minutes longer to bake. I hope you enjoyed them!
~Tonia
Joy says
I just made these for our Mothers Day 2016 at our church. The theme is “Love you S’more!”. These are exactly what I needed! Thanks so much!!! I topped mine off with the pieces of a Hershey bar instead of kisses. Amazing recipe!
Cal says
my cookie layer rose (lol might not be the best word to describe) so it’s like a cake…not sure why followed the directions to a T it turned into what seemed like a cookie batter but then rose about 1.5 inches…not sure how this is going to taste…or cut…
Carrie says
Where can I find the mini Hershey kisses? I want to make them for the holiday weekend but I can’t find them anywhere. Any help would greatly be appreciated!!
Tonia says
I found them in the baking department of my local grocery store with the chocolate chips. Here is a product locator https://www.thehersheycompany.com/contact-us/locate-hard-to-find-products.aspx Choose baking products and HERSHEY’S Mini Kisses Milk Chocolate Baking Pieces 10 oz and then enter your zip code. If they aren’t available in your area, you could use milk chocolate chips or chopped Hershey’s Kisses. Best of luck!
~Tonia
Carrie says
I found them….thanks!
Nicole says
I made these and got them to look a lot like your (yay). The main difference I noticed was that the crust was not as moist looking. It was more crumbly rather than smooth once I cut the bars. I didn’t change your recipe a bit and stuck with the recommended cooking time. Any advice?
I thought they were pretty good either way, but I think they would be amazing if I could get the crust like yours. Thanks for your recipe.
Ella Imison says
It looks yummy!
Thanks for sharing!
Matea says
Definitely could use a few of these bars right now!
Isabella says
I made these today and they look nothing like yours :c But they taste amazing!!
Tonia says
Well, that is what is most important! It’s my job to showcase the best piece in the pan from the best angle. I’m glad you enjoyed them!
Chanel says
If/When I make these I may try them without shortening and butter instead. (I try to stay away from shortening). Let me know if you think it would still turn out with the substitution.
Chanel
Tonia says
Hi Chanel,
I have tried that, but I do think they will turn out. They probably won’t look exactly like mine did, but that is totally fine too! Check out this guide by Handle The Heat to see the difference in cookies (she doesn’t use shortening either) http://www.handletheheat.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-chocolate-chip-cookies-part-2/ Happy Baking!
~Tonia
Chanel says
Totally appreciate it, Thanks so much.
Chanel
Kristen says
I made these tonight and they are amazing! Great recipe
Tonia says
I’m delighted to hear that! We love them too. Thanks so much for stopping back to let me know that you enjoyed them!
Paula says
Made these for a Back-to-School PTA meeting and they were delicious!!! My husband is not a big sweet eater, and even he was impressed! I couldn’t find mini kisses so I used milk chocolate morsels instead! Will be making these again! Thanks for the recipe!!!
Tonia says
Fantastic! Thanks for stopping by to let me know. I’ve already made them again since my post went live! 🙂
Donna Howard says
Yum – will definitely be making (and pining) these! Oh, are the chips on top mini chocolate chips or mini kisses?? They look like chocolate chips but the recipe says kisses? Either way – total yum!!! (I haven’t been able to find the mini kisses!)
Tonia says
Yes, they are mini Hershey’s Kisses but yes, you can use milk chocolate chips instead! Happy Baking, Donna!