Delicious Peeps Smores Bars Recipe Easy Gooey Marshmallow Treats
These Peeps s’mores bars are a colorful, festive twist on classic s’mores with a gooey marshmallow center and a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for celebrations and quick to make, they bring nostalgic campfire flavors right into your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 1 standard bag Peeps marshmallow candies (approx. 10–12 chicks or bunnies)
- 1 cup (175g) milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup (50g) mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Pour in melted unsalted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and hold together when pressed.
- Press the crust firmly into the bottom of your prepared pan, creating an even layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Once the crust is out of the oven, immediately sprinkle the melted chocolate evenly over the warm crust and spread gently with a spatula.
- Place the Peeps marshmallow candies evenly over the chocolate layer.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows on top of the Peeps.
- Return the pan to the oven for 5-7 minutes until the Peeps and marshmallows puff up and start melting but do not burn. Watch closely.
- Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes to firm up while staying gooey inside.
- Slice into squares using a sharp knife warmed under hot water and dried before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Notes
Pre-bake the crust to keep it crisp and prevent sogginess. Watch the marshmallows closely during the final bake to avoid burning. Use a warm knife for cleaner slicing. Bars can be refrigerated for 10 minutes if too sticky to cut immediately. Tent with foil if Peeps brown too quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Peeps, s'mores bars, marshmallow treat, easy dessert, gooey bars, spring dessert, Easter treat