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    Home » Sweets » Vegan S’mores Bars

    Vegan S’mores Bars

    Published: Jul 31, 2020 · Modified: Jul 2, 2021 by Kaylie Grace · 15 Comments

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    These vegan s’mores bars are soft and gooey, easy to make, and ridiculously delicious! The graham cracker cookie crust is layered with pockets of melted chocolate and perfectly-toasted marshmallows. Bring the campfire vibes straight to your kitchen with this indulgent dessert!

    three vegan s'mores bars stacked on top of each other

    Raise your hand if you’re a s’mores lover! You may have already tried my vegan s’mores cookies, but today we’re taking things to the next level. These dessert bars an indulgent twist on the classic s’mores treat we all know and love.

    The melt-in-your-mouth cookie crust is topped with chocolate chunks, mini marshmallows, and a graham cracker crumble. You’ll instantly be thinking, “Gimme S’MORE!” after each bite. They’re addictive and, dare I say it, dangerously tasty.

    These vegan s’mores bars are:

    • Soft, warm, ooey gooey, and indulgent
    • Loaded with ribbons of melted chocolate and toasty golden marshmallows
    • Dairy-free, egg-free, and can be gluten-free
    • Easy to make // made with 10 ingredients
    • Paired deliciously with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
    • Just like classic s’mores, but in cookie bar form!
    six vegan s'mores bars topped with toasted marshmallows and chocolate chips, surrounded by graham cracker crumbs and chocolate
    a vegan s'mores bar with a bite taken out of the center

    What ingredients are in vegan s’mores bars?

    • Flour: All-purpose flour is the best choice for this dessert. If you’re following a gluten-free diet, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute.
    • Vegan butter: Either use vegan butter from a tub (also known as margarine) or vegan butter sticks. Alternatively, you can swap melted coconut oil for the butter.
    • Brown sugar: Light brown sugar really complements the graham crackers, and I highly recommend sticking with this type of sugar.
    • Graham crackers: If you’re following a vegan diet, be sure to use vegan-friendly graham cracker squares. If you’re gluten-free, check to make sure they are not made with wheat flour.
    • Marshmallows: In particular, we’ll use mini marshmallows. Again, if you’re vegan, double check the label to ensure your marshmallows are gelatin-free.
    • Chocolate: A combination of chocolate chunks and mini chocolate chips are preferred. But, if you only have regular chocolate chips, those will work as well!
    • Cinnamon: The addition of ground cinnamon gives the cookie crust a subtle cinnamon-sugar warmth and flavor.
    a marble cutting board topped with bowls of graham crackers, chocolate chunks, mini marshmallows, brown sugar, vegan butter, cinnamon sticks, flour, and salt

    How to make gooey s’mores bars

    For the full recipe and instructions, scroll down to view the recipe card below.

    There’s no more time to waste! Let’s get started with these marshmallow dessert bars. To begin, melt the vegan butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Then, add the brown sugar, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract. Mix the ingredients together until smooth.

    In a separate bowl, combine flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together. Next, add the dry ingredients over the wet ingredients. Stir until fully combined.

    a six part photo collage mixing cookie dough in a glass bowl

    Press the cookie dough layer across the base of a square baking pan. Then, add chocolate chunks, mini marshmallows, crumbled graham crackers, and mini chocolate chips.

    a six part photo collage adding layers of smores cookie bars in a square baking pan

    Bake the vegan s’mores bars for 30 minutes at 375 degrees F. After, remove from the oven and let the bars cool for 10-15 minutes. Finally, slice ’em up and enjoy a freshly-baked s’mores bar alongside a tall glass of almond milk. It’s a pairing unlike any other!

    toasted marshmallows, chocolate chips, and graham cracker crumbs

    Tips for perfecting this s’mores dessert

    Use the broiler. If you want the marshmallows to have a toasty golden appearance, set your oven to broil for 1-3 minutes after baking. Keep a very close eye on the oven during this time. Marshmallows burn quite easily under the broil setting. I never take my eyes off of the oven whenever I use this setting.

    Use chocolate chunks and mini chocolate chips. I highly recommend following the exact recipe and incorporating these two types of chocolate. However, if you only have access to regular chocolate chips, those will work as well!

    Don’t forget the parchment paper. Parchment paper is one of my most essential kitchen tools. Line the baking tray with parchment paper, leaving extra paper hanging off two sides of the tray. This ensures the bars will not stick to the pan. Also, it makes the clean-up process so much easier. Win-win!

    Let the bars cool before slicing. These dessert bars are ultra gooey just like regular s’mores! Remember to let them cool for 10-15 minutes after removing the pan from the oven. Be gentle while slicing the bars. They remain delicate until fully cooled.

    a close-up of vegan s'mores bars on a sheet of white parchment paper

    Are marshmallows vegan?

    Not all marshmallows are vegan. Typically, marshmallows contain an ingredient known as gelatin. If you’re following a vegan diet, choose gelatin-free marshmallows. I recommend the Dandies or Trader Joe’s brand.

    Are graham crackers vegan?

    It’s common for graham crackers to contain milk and/or honey. The most well-known brands contain either, or both, of these ingredients. I love using the Kinnikinnick Foods vegan graham crackers. (They happen to be gluten-free, too!)

    a vegan s'mores bar topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips

    More s’mores desserts to try

    • Vegan S’mores Brownies
    • Vegan S’mores Cookies

    More vegan dessert bars

    • Chocolate Chip Banana Blondies
    • Gooey Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars
    • Vegan Scotcheroos (Special K Bars)
    • No Bake Cookie Dough Bars

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    three vegan s'mores bars stacked on top of each other

    Vegan S’mores Bars

    ★★★★★ 4.8 from 4 reviews
    • Author: Kaylie Grace
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 9 or 12 bars 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    These vegan s’mores bars are ooey gooey, mouth-watering, and ridiculously tasty! The melt-in-your-mouth cookie crust is topped with chocolate chunks, toasted marshmallows, and graham cracker crumble. It’s an indulgent twist on the classic s’mores treat!


    Ingredients

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    Graham Cracker Cookie Layer

    • ½ cup vegan butter, melted
    • ¾ cup light brown sugar
    • 2 tbsp plant-based milk
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
    • ½ tsp salt

    Chocolate + Marshmallow Layer

    • 1 cup vegan chocolate chunks
    • 1.5 cups vegan mini marshmallows
    • ⅓ cup graham cracker crumbs
    • 2 tbsp vegan mini chocolate chips

    Instructions

    1. Preparation: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
    2. Mix wet ingredients: Add vegan butter to a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for approximately 30 seconds to melt. Add light brown sugar, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk together until smooth, then set aside.
    3. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together.
    4. Combine wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients, then mix together until evenly combined.
    5. Layer s’mores bars: Press the cookie dough across the bottom of the baking pan. Top with chocolate chunks, mini marshmallows, graham cracker crumbs, and mini chocolate chips.
    6. Bake: Bake s’mores bars for 30 minutes. After, remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes. Once cooled, slice into 9 or 12 bars. These bars are delicate and ooey-gooey before being cooled completely, so be gentle with them while slicing and serving. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • If you don’t have chocolate chunks and mini chocolate chips, you can use regular chocolate chips.
    • If you don’t have graham cracker crumbs, you can create your own. Add several graham cracker squares to a ziplock bag, then crush the graham crackers into a fine crumble.
    • To achieve a toasted golden marshmallow layer, broil the s’mores bars for 1-3 minutes at the very end of baking. Keep a very close eye on the bars during this time; marshmallows burn easily while broiling. I do not look away from the oven when broiling these bars.
    • Nutrition information below is for a 12-bar batch.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bar
    • Calories: 344
    • Sugar: 28g
    • Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Carbohydrates: 48g
    • Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 3g

    Keywords: vegan smores bars, smores dessert

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    1. Leslie Meyer

      March 27, 2023 at 6:20 pm

      How do they store best?

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        March 28, 2023 at 5:11 pm

        Hi, Leslie! Keep them stored in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy within 3 days. If saving longterm, you could keep in the refrigerator (for 5-7 days) or freezer (for 3 months).

        Reply
    2. Melissa

      February 16, 2022 at 1:06 pm

      Delicious! Eat while still warm for maximum yum! I made these for my son’s girlfriend on her birthday. I used regular size Dandee marshmallows, cut into 4 pieces. At 375 they cam out perfectly toasty just like on the campfire!

      ★★★★★

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      • Kaylie Grace

        February 16, 2022 at 6:21 pm

        Thank you, Melissa! So glad you enjoyed these vegan s’mores bars 🙂

        Reply
    3. Lea

      August 24, 2021 at 1:35 pm

      Oh gosh I would not be able to stop eating these! Going to make them anyway lol

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        August 24, 2021 at 9:09 pm

        Lol! Enjoy! xo

        Reply
    4. Rebecca

      July 30, 2021 at 4:53 am

      These are soooo good! I doubled the recipe (used exactly a full box of Kinnickinnick graham crackers that I crushed and one full bag of mini Dandies) and baked it in a 9×13 pan so we could share with family. Definitely going on my “make again” list <3

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        July 30, 2021 at 9:32 am

        So glad you enjoyed these s’mores bars! Thanks for sharing, Rebecca! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Carli Ann

      June 09, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      OMG the cookie layer on this.. had to stop myself from eating the dough! This bakes perfectly at 350 for anyone worried of burning their marshmallows like the other commenter! I too have a crappy rental oven haha. Brilliant recipe!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        June 09, 2021 at 1:57 pm

        Thank you so much, Carli! That cookie layer really is dangerously delicious, isn’t it? Haha I’m so happy to hear you loved these vegan s’mores bars! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Matt

      December 26, 2020 at 8:27 am

      I’d keep a closer eye on these if I tried again but 375 was too hot in my oven and the marshmallows nearly burnt, 350 is probably ideal for others with irregular crappy apartment ovens fyi

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        December 26, 2020 at 8:25 pm

        Great tip for other readers, Matt! Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Janelle

      November 13, 2020 at 11:50 am

      Could I use coconut oil instead of butter? ❤️

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        November 13, 2020 at 2:27 pm

        Yes! 🙂

        Reply
    8. marquis | realrawkitchen

      August 02, 2020 at 2:30 am

      omg Kaylie, these look just… 🤤 this is the kinda dessert I want around the house! I haven’t seen vegan marshmallows around where I’m currently living. I’ll have to hunt some down online.

      Reply

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