Description
Deliciously gooey and chocolatey Red Velvet S’mores Bars that combine the rich flavor of red velvet cake with classic s’mores toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped milk or semi-sweet chocolate
- 2–3 whole graham crackers, broken into pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring. Whisk until smooth. In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread about half of the red velvet batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs over the batter. Scatter the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate over the graham layer. Carefully spread the remaining red velvet batter over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately scatter the mini marshmallows and broken graham crackers over the top. Return to the oven and bake for another 5–7 minutes, until the marshmallows are puffed and lightly golden.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 30–45 minutes. For cleaner cuts, refrigerate for about 30 minutes before slicing. Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.
Notes
- For extra gooey bars: Slightly underbake the red velvet layer; it will continue setting as it cools.
- For extra chocolate: Add another ½ cup of chocolate chips between the layers.
- For a stronger s’mores flavor: Use chocolate graham crackers instead of regular graham crackers.
- Toast the marshmallows carefully under the broiler because they can brown very quickly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg