S'mores bark is a sweet, crunchy, and chocolatey candy dessert. Reminiscent of the classic campfire treat, this s'mores bark takes only 20 minutes to prepare - no bonfires needed!
Candy bark is the perfect no-bake treat to make when your sweet tooth strikes! Peanut butter pretzel bark and chocolate pecan bark are a few reader-favorites. If you love s'mores and candy, you'll want to give this variation a try!
S'mores bark starts with a base of white chocolate that's filled with crunchy golden grahams cereal, mini mallow bits, and a drizzle of dark chocolate on top. Once assembled, it needs just 10 minutes in the refrigerator before it's ready for snacking!
Serve s'mores bark for your next at-home movie night or as an after dinner treat. Candy bark also makes a great gift when packaged in a decorative tin with ribbon and a card.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Melting wafers - White chocolate melting wafers are needed for the base of the bark. I've also added a drizzle of dark chocolate melting wafers on top. Melting wafers are ideal because they've already been tempered and are intended for making candy at home. I don't recommend chocolate chips because they don't melt as easily and have a dull, soft finish when solidified.
- Golden grahams - Golden grahams cereal (or a similar generic brand) is ideal for this recipe. Golden grahams have that graham cracker flavor, a hint of cinnamon, and crunch that's perfect for adding to candy bark. Cereal can be substituted with crumbled graham crackers if desired.
- Mallow bits - I find mallow bits with the marshmallows or hot chocolate at my local grocer. You can also buy them on Amazon here: Mallow Bits. Mallow bits are tiny, dehydrated marshmallows, much like the texture of marshmallows you'd find in Lucky Charms cereal. If you can't find mallow bits, mini marshmallows can work as a substitute.
Tips and tricks
Melt wafers in the microwave - Using a microwave can be tricky if you're not watching carefully. Your wafers can easily overheat and become grainy or scorched. To prevent this, microwave your chocolate in 30 second increments. Stir and repeat until melted.
Melt wafers on the stovetop - Place your melting wafers in a metal bowl. Fill a saucepan with about an inch of water and bring to a simmer on the stovetop. Place your bowl on top of the saucepan, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. The steam from the simmering water slowly warms the bowl, melting your wafers evenly and safely.
Line your tray with parchment - Solidified chocolate bark will stick to an unlined baking sheet, so be sure to line with parchment paper (or foil if you don't have parchment).
Have your toppings ready - Work quickly once your chocolate has been spread on the parchment. Sprinkle your remaining cereal and marshmallows on quickly to ensure they stick to the melted chocolate before it dries.
Frequently asked questions
While this recipe will technically work with chocolate chips, you won't get the same end result. Melting wafers are made to be melted and solidified to make candy confections at home. Chocolate chips are made to hold their shape when heated. Did you ever notice when making chocolate chip cookies that the chocolate chips hold their shape? That's because they're manufactured this way.
Melting wafers are the ideal choice for home candy making. When melted and solidified, your candy has a shiny finish and a candy bar "snap" when broken in half.
Chocolate chips, when melted and solidified, have a dull finish and soft texture. Your candy will likely taste just as good, but will not have that candy bar "snap" or shiny finish.
S'mores bark can be prepared and stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Make sure it's stored in a tightly sealed container for best results.
Yes, you can also freeze chocolate bark for up to six months in a tightly sealed, freezer safe container.
Yes, mini marshmallows or mallow bits will work in this recipe.
Yes! Any flavor of graham crackers, like chocolate, honey, or cinnamon, will work in this recipe.
I like to buy Ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers at my local grocer. I've found them at Kroger, Publix, and Walmart. They're consistent and easy to find anytime.
If I plan ahead and shop online, I prefer Merkens. The flavor of their melting wafers is superior and they melt beautifully every time. I've purchased from and recommend Dyane's Sweet Tooth when shopping online. Merckens is also available on Amazon for a hefty markup. You may also find Merkens at a cake supply store local to you.
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📖 Recipe
S'mores Bark
Ingredients
- 12 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
- 4 ounces milk chocolate melting wafers
- 1.5 cups golden grahams cereal, divided
- ⅓ cup mallow bits, or mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Choose a baking sheet that will fit into your refrigerator and line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a plastic bag, add 1 cup of golden grahams cereal and crush into small pieces. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add white chocolate melting wafers and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring until melted. Alternatively, melt using a double boiler on the stove top.
- Add crushed golden grahams and gently stir to incorporate.
- Pour white chocolate mixture onto your parchment lined baking sheet. Using a spatula, spread to about ¼ inch thickness to create a 10 to 12 inch oval.
- While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle your remaining golden grahams cereal and mallow bits evenly on top. Gently tap baking sheet on the counter to help your toppings sink into the melted chocolate.
- In a glass bowl, microwave milk chocolate melting wafers in 30 second increments, stirring until melted. Alternatively, melt using a double boiler on the stove top. Use a spoon to drizzle milk chocolate evenly across the bark.
- Transfer baking sheet to the refrigerator or freezer to harden for about 10-15 minutes. Break into pieces and store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- Candy bark will keep at room temperature for about 2 weeks in a tightly sealed container.
- I do not recommend substituting melting wafers with chocolate chips. Candy bark is tempered chocolate that's meant for melting and at-home candy making. Chocolate chips are meant to hold their shape and solidify with a dull, soft texture instead of the candy "snap" you achieve with melting wafers.
- Golden grahams can be substituted with crushed graham cracker pieces if desired.
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