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Peanut Butter S’mores Bars

Peanut Butter S’mores Bars

These peanut butter s’mores bars are super easy to make and the kids will love them! They make the perfect treat for an after school snack!

peanut butter s'mores bars

My kids were enormous fans of these peanut butter s’mores bars.

They could have easily disappeared in just one day if I had allowed it. As it was they only lasted 3.

These cookie bars are so easy to make. No special equipment required. You can mix up these bars with just a bowl and spoon.

peanut butter s'mores bars

A soft and chewy, peanut butter, graham cracker crumb, and chocolate chip bar cookie is baked, and then topped with mini marshmallows and more chocolate chips. Broil for a couple minutes to toast the marshmallows and the cookie bars are done.

These peanut butter s’mores bars are delicious. You will love them!

peanut butter s'mores bars

Can I use natural peanut butter in these peanut butter s’mores bars?

I haven’t tried this recipe with natural peanut butter, just regular smooth peanut butter. The difference between the two is that natural peanut butter is usually a bit drier and not quite as smooth.

In baking that will translate to drier, more crumbly, baked good. So it can be a noticeable change in peanut butter cookies.

These s’mores bars, however, are very soft and chewy, and I think that natural peanut butter would work well here as a substitute. That being said, I haven’t tried it myself!

s'mores peanut butter bars

Should you refrigerate cookie bars?

It depends on the bar, but these s’mores bars don’t need to be refrigerated. I think the marshmallows would actually go quite tough if they were refrigerated, so I don’t recommend it.

Store these cookie bars at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

easy peanut butter cookie bars with toasted marshmallows and chocolate chips

How to make Peanut Butter S’mores Bars:

  • You don’t need an electric mixer for these bars. Simply stir everything together in a bowl and spread the soft cookie dough in a baking pan.
  • These bars need to cool completely before cutting them. If you try to cut them while they’re still warm, you will have a sticky mess as the marshmallows will not cut well when they’re still warm.
  • The best way to cut these bars is with a long, serrated knife.
  • Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
easy peanut butter cookie bars with toasted marshmallows and chocolate chips

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peanut butter s'mores bars
Yield: serves 12

Peanut Butter S'mores Bars

s'mores peanut butter bars

These peanut butter s'mores bars are super easy to make and the kids will love them! They make the perfect treat for an after school snack!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 6 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.  
  2. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with foil or parchment paper and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, peanut butter, salt and baking soda.  
  4. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and mix well.  
  5. Whisk in the egg and vanilla.  
  6. Add the flour and graham cracker crumbs and stir until just combined. 
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips. 
  8. Spread the dough in the prepared pan, as evenly as possible. It will be sticky.
  9. Bake the bars for 23-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and middle is just set.
  10. Take the pan from the oven, sprinkle the mini marshmallows and the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips over top of the bars, and return them to the oven..
  11. Turn the broiler on low and broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully, until the marshmallows are golden brown.  
  12. Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely before removing them from the pan.  
  13. Slice the bars into squares (a long, serrated knife works best for this), and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 bar

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 138mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 4g

Nutrition Information is estimated based on ingredients used and may not be exact.

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