Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup S’mores Bars

Peanut Butter Cup S’mores Bars, full of melty marshmallows, Golden Grahams cereal, and rich peanut butter cups, make snacking even sweeter!

Sweet S’mores

Everybody loves classic combinations like peanut butter and chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers, and chocolate and graham crackers, so when you put all of these amazing combos together, watch out! You’ve got an undeniable treat that will disappear in minutes! Folding all of the ingredients together with melted butter and marshmallows and then pressing the mix into a pan takes only minutes. These s’mores bars with peanut butter cups may be a snap to make, but only as long as you and the little people around you don’t gobble up all the peanut butter cups and marshmallows first!

Using your favorite cereal to make the best treats is so fun and easy to do, like Cheerio Cereal Bars, loaded with Cheerios and M&M’s, or Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars, bursting with cinnamon-sugar sweetness!

Other Recipes to Serve with Peanut Butter Cup S’mores Bars

• Did you know you can make deliciously gooey s’mores right in your kitchen? Air Fryer S’mores are perfect for when you can’t get to a campfire!
• When you wake up with a massive craving for s’mores, don’t wait until later in the day to enjoy these incredible flavors; start with a great breakfast of S’mores Chocolate Chip Pancakes!

Ingredients

Marshmallows: To make these bars, you will need both mini marshmallows and regular-sized marshmallows. Pop the mini marshmallows in the freezer before starting this recipe, and freeze them to prevent melting when mixed with hot butter.

Peanut Butter Cups: Pick up your favorite brand of mini peanut butter cups for this recipe and cut them into quarters.

Cereal: Grab a box of Golden Grahams or a store brand equivalent to make these bars.

Butter: You will need a few tablespoons of butter for this recipe, so use what you have on hand.

Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla extract is needed for this recipe, so be sure to purchase some if you don’t have it already.

How to Make Peanut Butter Cup S’mores Bars

STEP ONE: Melt the butter in a saucepot over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the regular-sized marshmallows until those are melted, too.

STEP TWO: Take the pot off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and Golden Grahams cereal.

STEP THREE: Once the cereal is coated, fold in the frozen mini marshmallows and peanut butter cups, mixing well.

STEP THREE: Press the s’mores mixture evenly into a 9×13 pan and let it cool. Once the s’mores mixture is firm, cut it into squares and enjoy!

Tips for Success

• Be sure to freeze the mini marshmallows ahead of time. Being able to bite into a marshmallow is one of the best parts about these bars, and you don’t want the mini marshmallows to melt away when mixed with hot butter!
• If you already have jumbo marshmallows on hand, feel free to use those instead of regular-sized marshmallows. It will be easier to stir and melt the jumbo marshmallows if you cut them up ahead of time.
• If you’re worried about the s’mores bars sticking to the pan, then feel free to either spray the pan with non-stick spray or line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

Can s’mores bars be made ahead of time?

Peanut butter cup s’mores bars are delicious the day they are made, but are also great when made ahead of time or enjoyed later! Make up a pan of these bars up to two days ahead of time and keep them well wrapped on the counter. You can also store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for up to three days or in the fridge for up to five days. Some folks enjoy these bars at room temperature or even slightly warmed, so pop your bar in the microwave for just a few seconds to warm it if it was stored in the fridge!

How do I cut the bars without the knife sticking?

With sticky snacks, it can be difficult to make clean cuts, but there are a few tips that can help! First, be sure that the pan of peanut butter cup s’mores is thoroughly cooled and firm. If the mixture is still warm, then the marshmallows are still gooey, and everything will stick to the knife. Room temperature s’mores bar tastes the best, but if you’re in a rush, you can chill the pan in the fridge for a little bit, and then they will for sure be cool enough to cut. Secondly, you can spray your knife with non-stick spray before cutting the bars, and the knife should move cleanly through the pan.

More Snacks Filled with Sweet Favorites!

• Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs
• Monster Cookie Bars
• Frosted Peanut Butter Brownies
• Chocolate Chip Cookie S’mores Bars
• S’mores Cereal Bars

*This post originally posted on 08/31/2013.