S'mores bark is a sweet, crunchy, and chocolatey candy treat. Reminiscent of the classic campfire treat, this no-bake dessert is made with white chocolate, golden grahams cereal, and mini marshmallows.
Why you'll love this recipe
Flavor: Like a candy version of your favorite campfire s'mores.
Four ingredients. Made with white and milk chocolate wafers, crunchy golden grahams cereal, and mini marshmallows.
No-bake and easy. Have a batch ready in 20 minutes or less, no baking involved!
Great for: Movie night, gift giving, holiday candy tray.
Similar to: Peanut Butter Pretzel Bark and Turtle Bark
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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. Chocolate chips don't work for this recipe 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.
- Mini marshmallows - Mini marshmallows work best because they're small, bite-sized, and easy to find at the grocery store. This recipe previously called for mallow bits, the tiny dehydrated marshmallows commonly used in hot chocolate. However, they've become harder to find locally, which I why I updated the recipe to call for mini marshmallows instead.
How to make s'mores bark
- Melt the white chocolate wafers and mix in your crushed golden grahams cereal. Pour onto a parchment lined baking sheet and spread in an even layer.
- Immediately top with mini marshmallows and additional cereal pieces. Gently tap the pan on the countertop to help toppings stick to the base.
- Drizzle chocolate wafers over the top.
- Allow chocolate to set in the refrigerator before slicing into pieces and serving.
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. Microwave your chocolate in 30 second increments for best results. 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.
Storage
S'mores bark will keep at room temperature for up to 2 weeks in a tightly sealed container.
You can also freeze chocolate bark for up to six months in a tightly sealed, freezer safe container.
Frequently asked questions
No, melting wafers are best for making homemade candy because they melt easily and solidify with a candy bar 'snap' and shiny finish. Chocolate chips are made to hold their shape when heated, so they're harder to melt. Not only that, but they solidify with a dull finish that melts easily when handled.
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. If I plan ahead and shop online, I prefer Merkens brand melting wafers. 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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S'mores Bark
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups golden grahams cereal, divided
- 10 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
- 4 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers
- 1 cup 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 marshmallows evenly on top. Gently tap baking sheet on the counter to help your toppings sink into the melted chocolate.
- In a glass bowl, microwave dark 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
- Storage: Candy bark will keep at room temperature for about 2 weeks in a tightly sealed container.
- Can I use chocolate chips?: I do not recommend substituting melting wafers with chocolate chips. Meting wafers are tempered and 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 alternatives: Golden grahams can be substituted with crushed graham cracker pieces or cookies if desired.
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