Let your tastebuds drift to sunshine, summer nights, and the campfire classics you grew up loving. This gooey S’mores bars recipe is the ultimate twist on classic s’mores – the nostalgia of melty chocolate and marshmallows in a baked S’mores dessert your whole crew will devour. No roasting sticks, no open flame, just pure deliciousness.
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Whether deep in the backcountry or glamping with your squad, these Gooey S’mores Bars pack all the nostalgic punch of a campfire classic, without requiring fire-starting skills or an open flame. Think: melty chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and crunchy graham cracker cookie dough all layered into one mess-free, portable square of happiness.
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
Classic campfire flavor, no fire needed: All the chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker goodness of classic s’mores baked into one easy, gooey dessert. It’s everything you love about the campfire favorite in convenient baked smores bars form.
Perfect for camping or home: These smores cookie bars travel well, slice easily, and work great as a make-ahead treat for camping trips, potlucks, or backyard gatherings.
Easy with simple ingredients: No complicated steps or fancy tools. This recipe for smores bars uses pantry staples and comes together quickly for a stress-free baked smores dessert.
Feeds a crowd: Great for family camping trips, summer parties, or anytime you need fun smores for a group – or keep a batch of these gooey smores all to yourself (no judgment here!).
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Easy Gooey S’mores Bar Recipe:
INGREDIENT NOTES
Graham cracker crumbs: These create that classic s’mores flavor and form the base of your baked smores bars. They give structure while still staying soft and chewy.
Butter: Adds richness and helps bind the crust and filling together. Use real butter for the best flavor in this baked smores dessert.
Brown sugar: Brings a deep, caramel-like sweetness that pairs perfectly with chocolate and marshmallow for true classic smores flavor.
Cream cheese: The secret to ultra-creamy smores fudge bars. It creates a rich, slightly tangy layer that balances the sweetness.
Chocolate chips: Semi-sweet works best for that traditional gooey smores taste, but you can experiment with milk or dark chocolate for gourmet smores ideas.
Marshmallows: The star of the show. They melt into that iconic gooey smores layer we all love.
Golden Grahams cereal: Optional but highly recommended for added crunch and a fun twist on traditional S’mores bars, Golden Grahams style.
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Hulasquatch’s Top Tip: Have all your ingredients measured out and ready to go before starting the next step for this S’mores Fudge Bars recipe. That way, you’re not rushing around and can focus on each step!
HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY SUMMER CAMPING DESSERT STEP-BY-STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with exact ingredients will be in the printable recipe card below!
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a soft dough, then press evenly into the prepared pan to create the crust.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, sugar, flour, vanilla, and eggs until smooth and creamy. Spread the filling evenly over the crust, then sprinkle with chocolate chips and top with marshmallows (and Golden Grahams if using).
Step 4: Bake until the top is golden and the marshmallows are melted and gooey, about 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely, then chill for easier slicing into perfect gooey smores bars.
RECIPE TIPS & TRICKS FOR S’MORES COOKIE BARS
Use parchment paper so the bars lift out easily and slice cleanly.
Don’t overbake – you want the marshmallows melted and golden for perfectly gooey s’mores.
Let the bars cool completely (and chill if possible) before slicing so they hold their shape.
Leave a bit of texture in the crust – it’s part of what makes these bars irresistible.
Feel free to double the filling and the topping!
THESE ARE ADDICTIVE! Ya might need some cardio…just sayin’!
PRO TIP
You’re looking for a light golden brown on the marshmallows. We want the PERFECT swirly with the frosting.
STORAGE & FREEZING
Storage: Store in an airtight container or reusable food container for up to 5 days in the fridge or cooler.
Freezing: S’mores bars can be frozen between layers of parchment paper for up to 1 month and defrosted in the fridge.
ADDITIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS
ADDITIONS:
- Top with a scoop of ice cream for an over-the-top easy s’mores bars!
- Chocolate graham crackers would be bomb in this.
- Add half Golden Grahams cereal & half graham crackers for a sweeter base, & oreo cookies on top for loaded s’mores bars.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Homemade marshmallows are delicious in this.
- The milk chocolate chips can be replaced with dark chocolate chips, Hershey’s chocolate bars, or baking chocolate!
- Peanut butter chips mixed with the chocolate chips would be fantastic in these baked s’mores bars!
FAQ’s ABOUT THIS GOOEY S’MORES BAR RECIPE:
Yes! These baked smores bars are perfect for making the day before your trip. Store them in an airtight container and keep them cool until you’re ready to serve.
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best gooey s’mores texture.
Absolutely. The Golden Grahams add extra crunch, but this recipe for smores bars is still delicious without them if you prefer a more classic S’mores flavor.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips give the best balance of sweetness, but milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or chopped chocolate bars all work great for gourmet s’mores ideas.
Yes! This is one of our favorite camping s’mores recipes. Bake in a lined Dutch oven using low, even heat and check frequently to avoid overbrowning.
They’re similar! The creamy filling gives these bars a rich, fudge-like texture, making them a cross between smores cookie bars and smores fudge bars.
WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH THESE S’MORES COOKIE BARS?
These gooey s’mores bars are amazing and delicious on their own, but also pair well with ice cream, a drizzle of hot fudge, whipped cream, and a steamy cup of camp coffee!
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GOOEY S'MORES BAR | EASY SUMMER CAMPING DESSERT
Let your tastebuds drift to sunshine, summer nights, and the campfire classics you grew up loving. This gooey S'mores bars recipe is the ultimate twist on classic s’mores - the nostalgia of melty chocolate and marshmallows in a baked S'mores dessert your whole crew will devour. No roasting sticks, no open flame, just pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
- GRAHAM CRACKER COOKIE LAYER:
- 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 full-sheet graham crackers)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- FILLING LAYER
- 2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened, reserving 4 oz. for frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
- 1teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- FROSTING
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 oz. chocolate, (chocolate chips, bars, or baking chocolate.)
- Reserved cream cheese
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups marshmellows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 11 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides to easily remove the bars when they have cooled. Set aside.
- In a large bowl using stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and brown sugar together on medium-high speed, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until combined scraping down the sides of the bowl as you mix.
- Mix the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add the mixture to the wet ingredients and beat on medium speed until combined.
- Press the graham cookie dough into prepared pan. Make sure it's even and not raised on the corners. Set aside.
- In small bowl, combine 12 oz. of the cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar 4 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 eggs; beat 1 minute at medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Spread over the graham cookie mixture; sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips.
- Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with marshmallows. Return to oven; bake an additional 2 minutes.
- While marshmallows are baking, in large saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, milk, 2oz. unsweetened chocolate and reserved 4 oz. cream cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla until smooth. Immediately pour frosting over golden marshmallows and lightly swirl with knife to marble. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
Notes
ADDITIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS
ADDITIONS
- Top with a scoop of ice cream for an over-the-top easy s'mores bars!
- Chocolate graham crackers would be bomb in this.
- Add half Golden Grahams cereal & half graham crackers for a sweeter base, & oreo cookies on top for loaded s'mores bars.
SUBSTITUTIONS
- Homemade marshmallows are delicious in this.
- The milk chocolate chips can be replaced with dark chocolate chips, Hershey's chocolate bars, or baking chocolate!
- Peanut butter chips mixed with the chocolate chips would be fantastic in these baked s'mores bars!
RECIPE TIPS & TRICKS FOR S'MORES COOKIE BARS
- Use parchment paper so the bars lift out easily and slice cleanly.
- Don’t overbake - you want the marshmallows melted and golden for perfectly gooey s'mores.
- Let the bars cool completely (and chill if possible) before slicing so they hold their shape.
- Leave a bit of texture in the crust - it’s part of what makes these bars irresistible.
- Feel free to double the filling and the topping!
- THESE ARE ADDICTIVE! Ya might need some cardio...just sayin'!
STORAGE & FREEZING
- Storage: Store in an airtight container or reusable food container for up to 5 days in the fridge or cooler.
- Freezing: S'mores bars can be frozen between layers of parchment paper for up to 1 month and defrosted in the fridge.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 773Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 382mgCarbohydrates: 110gFiber: 2gSugar: 87gProtein: 6g
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Shoot, these sound fabulous! Like wow, I must have me some. I love that they pack and keep well too. Saving this!
So glad you loved the recipe! They pack like a dream!
I am so glad I found this recipe! We are going camping this weekend and I want to pack these!!
Yayyyy!!! Hope you enjoy them & have a blast camping!🤩
Oh wow this is high level camping treat!
Lol!! Easy & delicious!
Oh my gosh. I pinned this to my s’mores board. I have an entire board dedicated to s’mores recipes because we love them. These look and sound so good. Would be an awesome summer treat!
WOOHOO!! We are so excited you love s’mores as much as we do!!
Yum!! This is a perfect “camping” treat you can eat anywhere. Looks delicious, I’ll have to try it!
Thank you! We hope you love it!