I mentioned on Monday that I’m not ready for grilling season to end. Part of that has to do with the fact that I’m not ready for s’mores season to end! Having s’mores after a meal from the grill is a must around here. It doesn’t happen all the time, but it does happen quite a bit! Probably not the best for our blood sugar, but definitely good for our tastebuds! Since I won’t be able to have s’mores whenever I want once grilling season ends, I have to find a way to enjoy them that doesn’t require a grill or fire pit. Enter these no bake dark chocolate peanut butter s’mores bars.
No fire needed, but still lots of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker goodness. And since I find milk chocolate to be too sweet when paired with marshmallows, I used dark chocolate. But my husband doesn’t agree with me, he thinks milk chocolate is the way to go. If you’re like him, I suppose you could use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate. . .!
Have you ever added peanut butter to your s’mores? If you haven’t, you’re missing out. Just smear a little on your graham cracker (or use a Reese’s!) before putting the chocolate and marshmallow on, and you’ll never have it plain again! Because it’s so good, I added peanut butter to both the graham cracker base and to the melted chocolate in these bars. Just press the graham mixture into the pan, sprinkle with mini marshmallows, pour chocolate over the top, and top with marshmallow bits and crushed graham crackers. A super simple way to enjoy summer all year long!
- 12 whole sheets of graham crackers, finely crushed
- ⅓ C confectioner's sugar
- ½ C creamy peanut butter
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 (12 oz) pkg dark chocolate chips
- ¼ C creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp butter
- ⅓ C mini marshmallows
- 1 whole sheet graham cracker, coarsely crushed
- 2 tbsp marshmallow bits
- Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with aluminum foil so that the edges hang over the sides of the baking dish.
- In a food processor, pulse together graham crackers and confectioner's sugar until graham crackers are fine crumbs.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, melt peanut butter and butter until butter is melted. Stir together and add to food processor. Pulse until mixture is completely combined.
- Press mixture into the bottom of prepared baking dish. Set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add chocolate chips and melt according to package instructions. Stir in peanut butter and butter until smooth.
- Top graham cracker crust with mini marshmallows. Pour chocolate mixture over the top. Sprinkle with crushed graham cracker and marshmallow bits. Gently press into chocolate.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before cutting into pieces and serving.
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This is the best thing to see at 7.26 in the morning. They look amazing, Jessica- I literally want to eat my screen!
Did you say no bake! Wow, these look delicious. I hate turning on the oven during the hot summer months.
I mean, if the grill is already on then it would be a total waste NOT to make s’mores. That’s just common sense. But at least those of us without grills (ahem…moi) can celebrate s’mores season with these awesome bars!
Oh my goodness, these look amazing! It’s funny, my husband is the same way – he’s milk chocolate all the way, and I’ll take dark chocolate any day. Pinning!
WEll now I will be thinking about these all day!
I may be totally ready for fall – but I am NOT ready for smores season to be over – these are the perfect after school snack
WOW these look incredible!
How yum! Love that these are no bake 🙂
S’mores season never ends here! I always find a way to s’mores-a-tize all the things!!! I love these fun no bake bars with all the peanut butter and marshmallow goodness happening in them!
S’more season should be indefinite because there are so many ways to prepare them.
Love that I can enjoy s’mores all year long with these awesome looking bars! Love that they’re no bake and the addition of peanut butter!
These look so awesome! I love no bake recipes!
Dark chocolate all the way!! These s’mores bars look fantastic! I have yet to have any s’mores treat all summer long … which is madness! lol
Okay, this is one of the best things I’ve seen today! (a) no bake (b) peanut butter and (c) s’mores?! I definitely need to make these soon 🙂
I’m kind of obsessed with s’mores. I made a s’mores pie earlier this summer, and I still haven’t had enough. This look so good. Can’t wait to try them!
pb is always a tasty addition and I ALWAYS love smores!
I’m mourning the end of summer right now, but at least I can enjoy s’mores year round with this yummy recipe!