Gourmet S'mores Bars Recipe

Is there anything better than eating s'mores by a campfire? Not only does the experience take you back to childhood, but the taste is also so delicious and enjoyable. As adults, we can still enjoy this pastime snack by the fire, but there's also a more gourmet way to enjoy this all-time favorite. Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert of Wholly Nourished brought us back a little taste of childhood with her gourmet s'mores bars that are next-level delicious. She says that her favorite part of this dish is the ease. "They are so quick and easy to make and appeal to everyone," she raves. "They are also super customizable! You can add in anything you want ... white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, nuts, you name it!"

The recipe calls for a graham cracker base mixed with milk chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. Added marshmallow cream gives it the rest of the classic s'mores taste that is oh-so good and gooey but not as messy. Keep scrolling to find out how to make this fabulous dessert that will please a crowd.

For step number one, assemble all of the ingredients that you will need. Hopefully, many of the items you'll have in your baking stash; if not, a quick trip to the store is in order. The recipe calls for butter, brown sugar, and one large egg. You will also need graham crackers, all-purpose flour, and baking soda. To finish off the ingredients, grab a few sweet treats, including marshmallow cream, milk chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips. Now we can begin!

To kick things off, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In the meantime, line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Once the parchment is in the dish, spray it with nonstick spray. This is to ensure that these yummy s'mores bars don't stick to anything.

Next, get a mixing bowl and add the butter and sugar. Beat the mix on medium for about 1 to 2 minutes until it's smooth and creamy. Add the egg and beat until everything is incorporated.

Get out your food processor and toss in the graham crackers. Pulse the mixture until the graham crackers turn into fine crumbs. When the graham crackers are crushed, add the flour, baking powder, and salt and quickly process to combine.

Now, go back to your mixing bowl and add the graham cracker mix. Continue blending everything until a dough forms. Next, divide the dough in half. Then press half of the mixture on top of the parchment paper in your baking dish.

When you have your dough base on the bottom, it's time for the second layer. Spread the marshmallow cream evenly on top of the dough. Next, it's time for the peanut butter chips and chocolate chips. Spread those in an even layer, so there's a little bit of chocolate and peanut butter in every bite. If you need help, use the photo for reference. It already looks so good and it hasn't even baked yet! Now it's time for the top layer.

Once you have your sweet base, add the rest of your dough mixture. Take the remaining dough in clumps and drop it on top of the peanut butter chips and chocolate chips. Then, press down lightly on the dough, so everything sticks together.

After a little bit of prep, it's already time to put the bars in the oven! Set your timer for about 30 to 35 minutes and bake them until they're golden brown.

Once the timer goes off and the bars have achieved that beautiful, golden brown color, they're ready to come out. Remove them from the oven and let them cool off for a bit. Once they've cooled, slice and serve them however you please. "Serve for dessert or at a summer party or picnic," Bachtell-Shelbert shares. Alternatively, she adds that the are "perfect in the winter with hot cocoa!"

As for leftovers? "They won't last long enough to store!" Bachtell-Shelbert jokes. "You can definitely freeze them or keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days."