Tessa’s Recipe Rundown
Taste: No surprises here… these babies taste just like s’mores!
Texture: The crust is incredibly thick, chewy, crunchy, and buttery while the filling the rich and fudgy, and the topping is sticky and gooey. A great array of textures in every bite!
Ease: The marshmallow topping might seem intimidating, but I promise, it’s easier than you might think.
Pros: Perfect way to indulge in s’mores.
Cons: Requires a few special tools (food processor, electric mixer, kitchen torch or broiler, and a candy thermometer).
Would I make this again? Yes!
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Is there anything more quintessentially ‘summery’ than a s’more?
These S’mores Fudge Bars take that classic campfire treat and pack it all into a convenient, easy-to-serve bar form!
Graham cracker crust, a rich and silky-smooth chocolatey fudge filling, all topped off with a homemade marshmallow topping.
I find this recipe super fun to make, and the homemade marshmallow takes it to another level. Homemade marshmallow is so much better than store-bought marshmallow cream, and I promise, it’s easier to make than you might think!
S’mores Fudge Bars are the summertime treat you can enjoy all year long.
Perfect for parties and potlucks, these S’mores Fudge Bars are sure to be a hit.
How to Make S’mores Fudge Bars
What’s the Best Pan for S’mores Fudge Bars?
This recipe uses an 8 by 8-inch pan. This is my favorite pan. I love it for baking brownies, blondies, and practically everything else!
Making Marshmallow
The finishing touch for our S’mores Fudge Bars! I know asking you to make a marshmallow might seem intimidating, but I promise it’s super easy. Just be sure to use a candy thermometer to bring the sugar mixture to exactly 240°F and slowly and cautiously add the mixture to soft peak egg whites. If you really don’t want to make it, you can use marshmallow fluff instead, but it will be sweeter and won’t look as pretty or slice as nicely.
Is the Marshmallow Safe to Eat?
- This marshmallow method cooks the sugar first, so when we add this hot syrup to the eggs, this should raise the temperature to the point where they are safe to consume.
- If you or someone you’re serving is immune-compromised or pregnant, just use an instant-read thermometer to verify that your egg mixture has reached 160°F.
- You could try using pasteurized egg whites from a carton. Just note that we haven’t tested this, so we can’t guarantee that pasteurized egg whites will produce the same results as fresh egg whites.
How to Store S’mores Fudge Bars
These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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- Peanut Butter S’mores Blondies
S’mores Fudge Bars
Ingredients
Crust:
- 20 full graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Fudge filling:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Marshmallow topping:
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
For the crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with foil.
- Place the graham crackers, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture is moistened. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
For the filling:
- In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, combine the chocolate chips and condensed milk. Heat until the mixture is melted, thick, and smooth, stirring constantly. Pour over graham cracker crust. Place in the refrigerator while making the marshmallow topping.
For the marshmallow topping:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue to cook until a candy thermometer registers exactly 240°F. Immediately remove from heat. Turn the mixture on low speed and carefully and gradually drizzle the syrup into the egg whites. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until the mixture is thick and glossy and looks like marshmallow fluff, about 7 minutes longer. Add in the vanilla and beat until combined.
- Spread the marshmallow topping evenly over the chocolate fudge layer. Use a kitchen torch to gently torch the marshmallow layer until lightly golden. Alternatively, place the pan under the broiler and broil for 1 minute, or until lightly golden, keeping a close eye on it (it can burn quickly!).
- Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares and serving. The squares can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Do you think you could use a 13×9 pan and make the bars smaller into bite size pieces?
I don’t see why not… they would definitely be shorter. Just make sure the bars are very well chilled before you cut them into little pieces.
These were AMAZING. Had never made marshmallow before, it was fairly easy and so yummy, took them to a party and they were a huge hit.
I’m so so so happy to hear that!!
I love how each layer is THICK so you get an even bite. Wish I had some now!
I made these over the weekend. They were a HUGE hit.
Couple of notes:
– I doubled the recipe and made it in a 9×13 pan. It was definitely too much crust/marshmallow. But it tasted amazing anyway.
– The crust was really crumbly. Maybe I’ll add more butter next time.
Do you think an industrial blow torch would work? I have access to one and I’m not really willing to spend that much $ on a piece of kitchen appliance that would see as little action as a blow torch would.
That should work fine, just be sure not to hold the torch too close in case it’s a super powerful flame.
Lesson learned: I need a blow torch!
I just tried making these a few days ago and they are amazing! My friends and family DEVOURED these bars! The marshmallow topping was my favorite part of the bar.
Thanks so much for posting this recipe.
-S
http://www.thesassyife.com
Awesome!! Thanks for the comment.
HOW did you get such perfect cuts? I was going to make Shelly’s recipe to take to a ball game (for the players) but thought it might be to messy. Maybe not …?
Hi Stephanie – I refrigerated them for a couple of hours before cutting (with a large sharp knife). I added the refrigeration into the recipe!
Also, does anyone know how much 1 stick of unsalted butter is? Preferable in grams or ounces
These look gorgeous, and I’m going to test out the recipe soon. However, most of the equipment the recipe says is needed, I don’t actually have. However, I’ve made Marshmallows before and they turned out fine, so I don’t think a Candy Thermometer is important.
Also, the crackers I’m sure you can grind by hand, no?
I’m just trying to help out other people who do not have the equipment as it can be quite expensive to buy and may put people of trying to make this!!
Don’t be put off!!
1 stick of butter = 4 ounces
I would definitely recommend using a candy thermometer in this recipe, homemade marshmallows require precision. As you can see by the product link I included in this post, most candy thermometers are less than $10 and in addition to being available on Amazon, they are available in most stores that sell kitchenwares. If you don’t have a candy thermometer, you can use an instant read thermometer, just be careful not to burn yourself as you’re taking a temperature reading.
Yes, you can crush the graham crackers without a food processor. I like to toss them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin, meat mallet, or frying pan.
These look SO GOOD. I love how fudgy the chocolate layer is!
One of the best s’mores recipes I’ve seen…superb!