S’mores Crispy Treats Recipe (2024)

By Ali Slagle

S’mores Crispy Treats Recipe (1)

Total Time
15 minutes, plus cooling
Rating
4(438)
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This smile-inducing mash-up of crispy rice treats and s’mores combines the best qualities of both popular sweets. Toasty graham crackers and roasted marshmallows balance the overall sweetness, while melted butter and gooey marshmallows soften the dry graham crackers and brittle chocolate. To make these newfangled sweets, broil the marshmallows until they just start to smoke. Brown the butter to double down on the toastiness, then toss with the marshmallows, graham cereal and chocolate chips, which melt in streaks. After pressing the mixture into a pan, broil the top to get that toasted-over-the-campfire taste.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 (8- or 9-inch) pan (about 16 pieces)

  • Nonstick cooking spray (or softened butter), for greasing
  • 1(10- to 12-ounce/283- to 340-gram) bag marshmallows
  • ½cup/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1(10- to 12-ounce/283- to 340-gram) box graham cracker cereal (such as Golden Grahams)
  • ¼teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
  • ½cup/85 grams semisweet chocolate chips

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Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)

279 calories; 11 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 47 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 22 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 138 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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S’mores Crispy Treats Recipe (2)

Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Heat the broiler to high and set the rack in the upper third of the oven. Grease a broiler-safe 8- or 9-inch square pan, then add the marshmallows. (They won’t fit in an even layer, and that’s OK.) Broil until deeply browned and smoking, about 1 minute. (Watch closely, as broilers vary.) Stir to expose untoasted sides and broil once again until browned and just starting to smoke. Remove from oven, leaving the broiler on.

  2. In a large pot, melt the ½ cup butter over medium-high. Stir frequently until the hissing subsides and the butter smells toasted and is speckled brown, 3 to 5 minutes. (Keep watch: This happens quickly.) Turn off the heat, then add the marshmallows (the pan may still be hot), and stir vigorously until melted. Working quickly, add the cereal and salt and stir to combine. Add the chocolate and stir to combine.

  3. Step

    3

    Immediately scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer. Broil until the top is golden and charred in spots, about 1 minute, watching closely. Let cool completely, then cut into squares or bars. Store, covered, at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Robin

I’m confused. The opening narrative describes this as a “mash-up of crispy rice treats and s’mores”. The photo also suggests a rice cereal akin to Rice Chex in addition to the Golden Grahams style cereal in the finished product yet there’s no mention of a rice cereal in the list of ingredients.

Norma S

When it says "scrape the mixture into the prepared pan" what pan is intended? The same as before and if so how is it "prepared?" Thanks

Mars

I agree, the method listed here is a little confusing. My best guess is that you scrape the broiled and stirred marshmallows into the pot of melted butter, add the other ingredients, and then pop all of that into the same pan you broiled the marshmallows in. With as much butter as there is *in* the recipe, and the fact that you greased the pan before broiling the marshmallows, you shouldn't need to wash and re-grease the pan in between steps.

Brian

Made this mostly by the book but instead of putting back in an 8x8 or 9x9 I put it into a 13x9 before broiling again. I also added more mini marshmallows to top it off and broiled for a minute or so and I was left with beautiful little toasted marshmallows on top. After it cooled, I finished by dusting with hot chocolate powder and this, combined with the little toasted mallows, was aesthetically pleasing.

Pat

Toast the marshmallows on oiled foil.

Kate

These are divine! We made a pan to bring on a long cabin weekend, and they were gone in the first night. The perfect way to get a s'mores treat without the campfire.

Mark

These could have been better if the final broiling step hadn't resulted in a dramatic fire. The finished bars may have tasted like ashes, but I couldn't stop eating them.

ingridemma

Drawing from the notes of others, these came out great.* lined a sheet pan with foil, folding the edges up and buttering, to toast the marshmallows - this made for a quick ~1 minute toast and less messy transfer* buttered an 8x8 pan for ease of removing treats* used equal amounts marshmallow to cereal* substituted milk chocolate chips because, well, that's what a Hershey bar is* broil of treats took only 30 seconds - watch closely!

kathycookstoo

Um, yes, golden grahams cereal...

Brian

I think you would lose a major crunch factor without the cereal. Also, graham crackers may absorb the butter/mallow mixture too much and make these too soft. You can always experiment though, good luck!

Gillybean

I would assume the 'greased' pan referred to in step 1.

Marissa

These are delicious and I will definitely make again. I used my kitchen torch to burn the marshmallows and brown the top because I didn’t want to turn on the oven. I also subbed s’mores cereal since the store didn’t have any Golden Grahams. Finally, I always save a few marshmallows to mix in at the end because I like the texture difference a few unmelted marshmallows make.

Cathy

I know the goal is to have a bar that's much like s'mores, but as-is the recipe is much too sweet. And I LOVE sweets. When I make this again I'll use rice or corn chex or similar cereal. Nuts would be good but moves away from the s'mores idea. And if you use older marshmallows, make sure you cut them up first. Otherwise too much heat needs to be applied to melt the marshmallows, and you end up melting the chocolate. We did add a sprinkling of salt top and that was a nice addition.

mlhorine

Ohmygod, these are incredible, grownup s'mores. The toasting really takes no time...just keep your oven open and your eyes on the marshmallows and rotate often. I do think the browned butter makes a difference. I didn't think it would all fit into the 8x8 pan I used, but they did. Just grease your hand to mash it down.

Amanda

Buy two bags of marshmallows. When flames shot out of my oven on the first broil, I was glad I had them.

susan

Made this tonight exactly to instructions. The glob of butter and marshmallows was hard to work in the cereal but it eventually all came together in a large Dutch oven and pressed into same pan used to brown mellows in step one. Delicious!!

Susan Deichsel

I made these and followed the instructions to the letter. They totally crumbled. I have no idea what went wrong. I intend to serve them in a bowl as a snack.

Gretchen

OMG, these are delicious, especially if you love s'mores like I do! I was also confused by the "prepared pan" remark so I decided to grease up a separate 9x13 pan for the complete mixture as I didn't think it would all fit in the 9x9 I used to toast the marshmallows. That worked fine, but I probably could have gotten away with just re-using the 9x9. Will definitely make again!

Janet

Tasty, but a little greasy and rubbery. If I made these treats again, I’d cut the butter in half. I wouldn’t stir the chocolate chips in with the melted marshmallow. Instead, I’d sprinkle the chips on top of the pan of hot marshmallow that was mixed with the cereal, and then broil for 30-60 seconds so that it is layered like a real S’More.

LancasterLib

Per the suggestions of others, I did the following and these were easy and very tasty. 1. Line sheet pan with foil. Spray. Broil one bag of big marshmallows (10-12 oz). Only took about a min. Browns quickly. Watch closely! 2. Ommited choc. Pressed cereal/butter/marsh mixture into a greased 8X11 pan. Used my very buttered up palm to press it in firmly.3. Top with mini marsh. Broil for a min. NOW Top that with some scattered choc. chunks. Warm in oven a minute or so to soften.

elaine

Marshmallows caught fire! Do not recommend the broiler step

liz

First and last steps not super necessary imho

Jaime

Yeah; this definitely requires a 9x13 pan for the final conglomeration.

Jennifer D.

Absolutely addicting. If you’re thinking of making them, do it. Maybe have a plan to give some away though because if not you’ll eat them all.

Claire

No joke that you need to watch it when it’s broiling at the end. The whole thing caught on fire (a fun kitchen first for me!). After I picked off the extra black bits, the rest was absolutely delicious!

Jenny

I compared sugar amounts between graham cereal and graham crackers and decided to make this with crackers. Used two sleeves of crackers, just punched them with my hand on both sides to crush them a bit. Still crunchy! I can't even believe I made this, I'm not really a s'mores person, but something about it attracted me. Quite tasty!

Cathy

I know the goal is to have a bar that's much like s'mores, but as-is the recipe is much too sweet. And I LOVE sweets. When I make this again I'll use rice or corn chex or similar cereal. Nuts would be good but moves away from the s'mores idea. And if you use older marshmallows, make sure you cut them up first. Otherwise too much heat needs to be applied to melt the marshmallows, and you end up melting the chocolate. We did add a sprinkling of salt top and that was a nice addition.

ingridemma

Drawing from the notes of others, these came out great.* lined a sheet pan with foil, folding the edges up and buttering, to toast the marshmallows - this made for a quick ~1 minute toast and less messy transfer* buttered an 8x8 pan for ease of removing treats* used equal amounts marshmallow to cereal* substituted milk chocolate chips because, well, that's what a Hershey bar is* broil of treats took only 30 seconds - watch closely!

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S’mores Crispy Treats Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why did my crispy treats get hard? ›

If you melt the marshmallows too fast, it might result in a Rice Kripsy treat that is harder and crunchy than chewy. Take your time and let the butter and marshmallows melt slowly.

Can I use old marshmallows for rice crispy treats? ›

Don't use old marshmallows.

Most importantly, they don't melt nearly as well. Instead of becoming soft and gooey, they melt into a one giant blob. → Follow this tip: Save the older marshmallows for hot cocoa and s'mores, and pick up a fresh bag of marshmallows to ensure a really great batch of rice krispie treats.

What can I use instead of marshmallows in rice krispie? ›

The substitute breaks down like this: combine an inverted sugar (like syrup or honey) with a nut or seed butter to create a sweet adhesive for your Rice Krispy treats. Not only does this sticky mix work as a proper swap for marshmallows, but it also brings its own unique flavor to your crunchy bars.

How do you keep rice crispy treats from getting hard? ›

If you try and rush through this, they will get hard once they cool instead of keeping the chewy texture everyone loves. So to avoid this, turn that heat down to low. It might take a bit longer but it's worth it!

What happens if you put too much butter in Rice Krispie Treats? ›

What happens if you put too much butter in Rice Krispies Treats? If you put too much butter in rice krispies treats they will become oily, the cereal will soak up the butter and the treats will become soggy, rather than crispy.

How do you soften peeps? ›

It is often possible to soften an overripe peep by putting in a more humid environment. One can not revive a peep that has reached the point in which it can be shattered with a hammer.

Do you have to refrigerate Rice Krispie Treats after you make them? ›

Do Rice Crispy Treats Need to be Refrigerated? No. I recommend keeping these Rice Crispy Treats in an airtight container at room temperature. Refrigerating will make the marshmallow in them super hard, so I advise to leave them at room temperature.

Do you bake or freeze Rice Krispie Treats? ›

If you want to store them for longer than two days, try freezing them. To Freeze: Allow these gooey Rice Krispie Treats to cool completely and cut them into squares. Freeze in an airtight container, or wrap each square in a piece of plastic wrap and place them in a gallon freezer bag. Freeze them for up to 3 months.

Is it cheaper to buy or make Rice Krispie Treats? ›

It's Cheaper – The ingredients in this recipe cost me $5.01 and made 16.1 ounces of rice krispies, roughly 30 cents per ounce. I bought an 8-piece box at the store for $4.43 cents, with each piece weighing 0.78 ounces. That's about 70 cents per ounce.

Is melting marshmallows the same as marshmallow fluff? ›

Is Melting Marshmallows the Same as Marshmallow Fluff? Not quite. Marshmallows contain gelatin, which helps them hold their shape. Marshmallow fluff is always in “fluff” form and doesn't contain any gelatin; just egg whites and cream of tartar to help stabilize it!

What can be substituted for marshmallows? ›

Whipped Cream: In some recipes or applications, whipped cream can be a suitable substitute for marshmallows. It adds a light and fluffy texture. Meringue: Whipped egg whites with sugar can provide a similar texture to marshmallows. They can be baked or torched for a crispy exterior.

Why are my rice crispy treats falling apart? ›

An important factor in a rice krispie treat recipe is the ratio of marshmallow to cereal. Too much cereal and the squares will taste dry, crunchy, and bland. Too much marshmallow and the squares will be too sticky and fall apart.

Why are my homemade Rice Krispie treats soggy? ›

There are a couple of reasons your treats might have come out soggy or too soft. First, your cereal might be too old. Check the expiration and make sure the crispy rice cereal is nice and fresh for the best texture! Second, you may have used too much butter.

What can you do with expired marshmallows? ›

Marshmallows don't really go “bad” that I am aware of. Personally, I would try to use them. You can soften hard marshmallows by dipping a sealed bag in a hot pot of water boiling for a couple of minutes. The expiration date is just a best by date.

Can you use outdated marshmallows? ›

Marshmallows tend to become stickier as they age, which can be a telltale sign that they are past their prime. Despite this change in consistency, marshmallows can remain safe to eat for 6 to 8 months beyond their marked best before date, though their optimal quality may have diminished.

Can I use stale marshmallows for baking? ›

As it turns out, you can still use them for a variety of recipes, especially baking treats! I did this quick hack to make plain old, out-of-the-box brownies something special for the kids. 1. To make them, simply follow the directions for the boxed brownie mix of your choice.

Can you revive stale marshmallows? ›

Marshmallows don't really go “bad” that I am aware of. Personally, I would try to use them. You can soften hard marshmallows by dipping a sealed bag in a hot pot of water boiling for a couple of minutes. The expiration date is just a best by date.

How long do marshmallow rice krispie treats last? ›

Once you've cut up your extra rice crispy treats, stack them in an airtight container. Place a sheet of wax paper in between each layer to keep them from sticking, then seal the top. You can store the container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze the treats for up to 6 weeks. Enjoy!

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