Good Morning from the West Coast! I’ve been in LA this week and I think my body has finally adjusted to the time zone. I’ve really adapted to the laid back beachy vibe and haven’t wanted to pick up my computer once. Also- I started reading The Language of Flowers
on the plane here and I wasn’t physically able to do anything else but read that until I finished. (Really great book if you like that kind of thing.)
But here I am- better late than never with a super easy, no-bake recipe that is perfect for summer cook-outs and parties. The ingredients can be thrown together in minutes, given a quick chill and would be ready for devouring soon after.
The base is a traditional rice krispie treat with graham crackers and chocolate chips mixed in. The top of the bars are coated with marshmallows that get nice and toasty- giving each bite a true S’mores- like taste. I love the simplicity of these for days when the oven just isn’t an option. I also don’t think many flavors remind me of happy summer get-togethers more than melty, toasty marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers! Have a great weekend!!
- 3 cups rice krispies
- 4 graham cracker sheets broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 10 oz bag of mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- In a large bowl, combine the krispies, chocolate chips and graham cracker bits. Reserve 1 cup of the marshmallows. Set aside
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the remaining marshmallows and stir with the butter until thick and melty.
- Pour into the bowl with the krispies and use a buttered spatula to stir it all together. Press into an even layer in a buttered 8x8 pan.
- Top with reserved marshmallows. Either use a kitchen torch to toast the top OR stick the pan under the broiler for a few minutes. (Watch carefully.)
- Allow to cool in the fridge for about a half hour, then cut into bars and enjoy!
Annie @ Annie's City Kitchen says
Oh man this is the second toasted marshmallow Krispie Treat I’ve seen this week and I’m dying to just make them myself! I absolutely LOVE toasted marshmallows. Someone needs to make that scent into a candle.
Mimi @ Culinary Couture says
Love these! In fact, I love anything no-bake and these are perfect to celebrate the first day of summer!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Oh, wowza! These look amazing, Audra. I love this tasty, creative twist on s’mores!
Patti @ Bakeify says
Cool! Looks like great minds think alike! :-) I love the way you toasted the marshmallows on top! http://www.bakeify.com/blog/smores-rice-krispie-treats/
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Holy cow! These look so amazing! I love the concept of these! so creative.
Baker Momma says
Yum! Love how easy they are.
tara says
Audra! I live in LA! Why didn’t you tell me you were coming out?!? (Oh, right, because we don’t know each other…)
Hope you are enjoying you are enjoying yourself!
Becca from Cookie Jar Treats says
I love the idea of putting toasted marshmallows on top. Toasted marshmallows are the best! :)
Joanne says
A certain boyfriend of mine is OBSESSED with s’mores so I’m totally going to have to make these for him! Have fun on your trip!!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
Have fun! Let me know when you are back so we can get together:-) Love these krispie treats!
Nessa says
This looks incredible! Hope to try this soon (and eat it all) :)
Caroline says
These look delicious! I also just finished reading The Language of Flowers and could not put it down, glad to hear I wasn’t the only one! Love your blog!
-Caroline
c-in-nyc.blogspot.com
Lady_Penelope says
I just made them and mine don’t look as pretty as yours….my chocolate chips melted when I added in the marshmallow goo. How did you do it?
Audra says
Hmm- Well- my chocolate chips did melt a little bit but I think I just worked quickly- stirring everything together and then sticking it right in the fridge. If you make again- maybe stir in the chocolate chips after combining the marshmallows and cereal. :)
Kate | Food Babbles says
Holy cow! I need these in my life! I love s’more anything and these are sweet perfection. I’ve never had s’mores in rice krispie treat form. Yum!
greedy girl says
Who eats all the things you make? :)
Oscar Bites says
My office is going to love me…and you!
Kristin H says
These are really yummy! They may be my favorite rice crispy treat variation! I love anything s’mores. These were super easy and fast to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe!