S’mores Fudge Bars
These Sโmores Fudge Bars are 3 layers of decadence: graham cracker crust, rich fudge and a marshmallow topping. Even more delicious than the classic campfire treat!
When it comes to sโmores, I can take โem or leave โem. But sโmores desserts like this Sโmores Bars Recipe are a whole different story!
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Why Youโll Love these Sโmores Fudge Bars
- They have the 3 components of the classic campfire treat: Graham Crackers, Chocolate, and Marshmallow!
- The fluffy marshmallow topping is homemade and SO much better than any marshmallow youโd ever get out of a bag!
- These are fun for summer gatherings when itโs too hot to light a fire to have old-fashioned sโmores.
Growing up, sโmores were part of nearly every summer gathering. Whether a picnic at a local park or around a campfire in the Rockies, my mom would pack the requisite graham crackers, marshmallows, and Hershey bars. We looked forward to the fire dying down so we could make those ooey, gooey sweet marshmallows sandwiches.
But to be truthful, I would have rather eaten a couple of graham crackers and half a chocolate bar. As an adult, I was thrilled to discover sโmores desserts. Now, these I cannot resist! Sโmores cookies, pies, and even dips along with these incredible Sโmores Bars recipes are delicious twists on the classic campfire dessert.!
Layered Sโmores Bars
This is my monthly recipe swap from with my sweet friend, Danielle, of Hugs & Cookies. I found this sโmores bars recipe on her blog and knew it would be a hit. A huge hit in fact! I upped the butter in the crust as Danielle suggested in her recipe but otherwise made it as written. My โfluffโ wasnโt stiff enough to make peaks and swirls, but they still received a bevy of compliments!
This classic American flavor profile would be a magnificent treat for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or Labor Day. But I wouldnโt wait for a holiday to make these gems.
Tips for Making these Sโmores Fudge Bars:
- The marshmallow topping is made with egg whites. PRO-Tip: When you whip egg whites, your utensils must be scrupulously clean or the meringue will not get white and fluffy. Make sure your bowl and beaters do not have any traces of oils and if even one speck of egg yolk contaminates the whites, they will not whip properly.
- PRO-Tip: Use a hot dry knife to cut these bars. The topping is sticky and the heat will help the knife โmeltโ its way through.
- Reheat your knife once it starts sticking again. I run it under my hot water dispenser, then wipe it dry with a towel.
- You can purchase graham cracker crumbs, but you can also make them at home by breaking up graham cracker squares and running them through the food processor. The latter is more economical, too!
More Sโmores Desserts:
Sโmores Cookies or Sโmookies
You May Also Like:
- Easy Sโmores Dip from Wine and Glue โ a great summer dessert or snack!
- Sโmores Pudding Parfaits from Mom on Timeout โ a beautiful presentation
- Sโmores Cookie Bars
- Sโmores Brownies in Jars
- Sโmores Cookie Cake
- Skillet Sโmores Dip
- More Dessert Recipes
Helpful Tools:
- 9 x 9-inch Baking Pan โa very sturdy brand that will never warp. Worth the investment.
- Off-set Spatula โ one of my most utilized cooking tools
- Stand Mixer โ makes whipping egg whites a breeze
S'mores Fudge Bars
Layered s'mores bars with a graham cracker crust, fudge center and marshmallow topping.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 10 tablespoons butter, melted
- ยผ cup sugar
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
Fudge layer
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
Marshmallow Layer
- ยพ cup sugar
- ยฝ cup light corn syrup
- ยผ cup water
- ยผ teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- ยผ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1ยฝ teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with nonstick foil. Set aside
- Mix all crust ingredients and press into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- For the fudge filling, microwave the condensed milk and the chocolate chips together until melted and smooth. Pour onto the crust and spread with offset spatula. Place in refrigerator to chill.
- In a mixer, beat 2 egg whites and cream of tartar together until soft peaks form. Let that rest while you make the sugar syrup.
- In a pot, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and salt over medium-high heat.
- Boil together until a candy thermometer reaches 240°. This mixture is very HOT. Be careful.
- Slowly and carefully drizzle this into the egg whites with the mixer on low speed.
- Once added, put mixer on medium-high and beat 8 minutes. Add vanilla the last few seconds.
- Spread this all on top of the chocolate layer carefully. Swirl or make peaks if desired.
- Put pan under broiler for 1 minute or until the top of the marshmallow layer gets lightly golden. Watch carefully.
- Cool, chill, then cut into bars to serve.
Notes
Adapted from Cookies & Cups via Hugs & Cookies
Make sure no oil or egg yolk contaminates your egg whites or they will not whip properly.
Be careful when adding the sugar syrup to the egg whites as it is extremely hot.
Watch your pan carefully when it's under the broiler so your topping does not burn.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1 barAmount Per Serving: Calories: 410Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 277mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 1gSugar: 52gProtein: 5g
48 Comments on “S’mores Fudge Bars”
I think I’ll skip the campfire and just have these!
These were melt-in-my-mouth perfection! Such a fun dessert that takes me back to my childhood!
Ok, has anyone…ANYONE at all actually made these????? Why comment if you havenโt? So frustrating!ย
Here’s a link to someone who made the same recipe:
Hi Liz,
these look divine…looks I have found my next addiction! I found you via Wine’d Down Wednesday – looking forward to your next great recipe!
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These are just as much winners today as they were three years ago. Beautifully cut, as usual!
These are a summer favorite – thanks for the recipe!
These bars look fantastic. I’m glad I found this recipe. Can’t wait to give it a try this weekend for Father’s Day.
Thanks, Natalie! Hope you enjoy!!!
I made these to take to a 4th of July cookout today. They were a hit with everyone. Thanks for the great recipe!
I’m so pleased!!! Thanks for letting me know, Jen.
This sounds amazing! I wonder if you could use actual mini marshmallows and just melt them on top? I don’t have cream of tartar and don’t really want to buy it as this is probably the only time I’d use it.
Hi, Randee, I think that could work. I’d chill the bars (or even freeze for a short time) before trying to brown the marshmallows so the fudge doesn’t melt all over the place ๐
These look absolutely decadent!
These bars look wonderful, what a great treat!!
oh these are perfect for today memorial day weekend with the kids!!
Yum! These look soooo good. I had never heard of smores til I started blogging – but it was a good find ๐
I love s’mores and s’mores desserts-pretty much anything even a little s’mores related, I love! These bars are perfect-I’m getting hungry just looking at the pictures, mmm
I love your sophisticated version of this classic!
About the only thing I ever got out of going to girl scout camp, was the thrill of making s’mores. I’ll take these any day!
Those bars look fantastic, Liz. I can’t resist a dessert made with chocolate and marshmallows. And we don’t need a campfire to make these delicious treats.
A truly amazing combination Liz. I can see my family going crazy over these!
Soooo very elegant, Liz! The best part of Girl Scout camp in the US was the S’Mores…But I think your beauties take the cake!