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Starbucks s’mores bars are the copycat recipe you make when you miss the discontinued treat from the pastry case. This easy Starbucks s’mores bar recipe layers a buttery graham cracker crust, melty milk chocolate, and toasted marshmallows into one pan, no campfire required. They come together in about 20 minutes and taste just like the bars Starbucks used to sell.
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Why Starbucks fans loved the s’mores bar
If you have been hunting for the Starbucks smore bar lately, you already know the sad news. Starbucks quietly pulled the s’mores bar from its pastry case, and the s’mores frappuccino had its own on-again, off-again run before disappearing too. For a while there, walking past the Starbucks counter in the summer meant grabbing one of those gooey marshmallow bars with your iced coffee, and then one day they were just gone.
I worked on the Las Vegas Strip making drinks back in my Bouchon days, so I have a soft spot for that coffee-shop-treat ritual. When I could not buy the bars anymore, I did the only reasonable thing and recreated them at home. The good news for you, this homemade version is cheaper, you can make a whole pan whenever the craving hits, and you control exactly how toasty those marshmallows get.
Why you need to make this recipe!
- Tastes like the discontinued original: All the gooey marshmallow, milk chocolate, and graham cracker flavor of the Starbucks s’mores bar, recreated at home.
- Cheaper than the coffee shop: These copycat Starbucks bars cost a fraction of the pastry case price. Making these gooey marshmallow s’mores at home is significantly cheaper than buying them at Starbucks, especially if you are a frequent customer.
- No campfire needed: You get that toasted marshmallow s’mores flavor straight from your oven, any time of year.
- Easy and fun: This is a simple recipe that comes together fast and is a fun activity to make with family and friends.
- Customize your s’mores: Use your preferred chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows, and adjust the proportions to your liking.
Are Starbucks s’mores bars discontinued?
Yes, the Starbucks s’mores bar is discontinued. If you have searched “Starbucks s’mores bar discontinued” and landed here, you are in the right place. Starbucks rotates its menu constantly, and the s’mores bar got cut along the way, which is exactly why so many people search for a copycat recipe to make at home.
The s’mores frappuccino had a similar fate. It launched in 2015, briefly came back in 2019, and then disappeared again, though Starbucks has hinted at bringing the frappuccino version back. The bars, however, are not on the menu, so the only way to get that toasted marshmallow fix from the pastry case is to make it yourself. This copycat recipe is the next best thing, and honestly a little better since it is fresh out of your own oven.
Ingredients for this Starbucks s’mores bars recipe
Here are the ingredients you will need to make these Starbucks s’mores bars. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Mini marshmallows: They toast up beautifully under the broiler for that signature gooey marshmallow top.
- Graham crackers: The buttery base of these s’mores bars. You can crush whole crackers or buy pre-made graham cracker crumbs.
- Granulated sugar: Sweetens the crust and helps it hold together.
- Butter: Binds the graham cracker crust and gives it that rich, buttery flavor.
- Salt: This is to get that perfect balance of sweetness.
- Hershey’s chocolate bars: Classic milk chocolate keeps that authentic s’mores flavor. You can also use milk chocolate chips.
How to make these delicious s’mores bars?
This is how you can make this easy sweet treat. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Add the crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, salt, and melted butter together in a large bowl.
- Spread the graham cracker layer into the prepared 9×13 pan, then bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Top the graham cracker base with the Hershey’s chocolate bars and place in the warm oven for a few minutes just to allow it to melt.
- Using the back of a spoon or a spatula, spread the melty chocolate to even out that layer, then top with the marshmallows and place on the top oven rack with the broiler on high.
- Stay close to pull it out as soon as it gets a little toasty.
- Allow the bars to chill a little bit to set, then slice and enjoy!
Extra-gooey variation
Want them extra gooey? Some copycat versions drizzle a little sweetened condensed milk over the chocolate layer before adding the marshmallows. It makes the bars richer and helps them hold together when you slice. Totally optional, but a fun upgrade if you like a softer, fudgier bar.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
Yes, the smores bar Starbucks used to sell is discontinued from its pastry case. That is why this copycat recipe exists, so you can make the gooey marshmallow treat at home any time.
You can store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freezing them unfortunately isn’t an option because of the marshmallow topping.
In this recipe, I went with a Hershey’s bar to really keep that authentic classic s’mores flavor, but you can also use any other chocolate chips. I love using creamy milk chocolate chips for a delicious sweet treat.
Yes. People also search for the Starbucks smores cookie, and you can get that effect here. If you want a thicker, cookie-style base instead of a graham crust, press a cookie dough layer into the pan first, then add the chocolate and toasted marshmallow top the same way.
A Starbucks s’mores frappuccino, iced coffee, vanilla ice cream on top of the warm bars, or hot chocolate with whipped cream.
Starbucks S’mores Bars (Copycat)
Ingredients
- 2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 4 (4.4oz) packages Hersheys chocoolate bars
- 10 oz mini marshmallows.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F then line a 9×13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Add the graham cracker crumbs to a large bowl, mix in the sugar, and the salt to combine. Pour the melted butter on top and mix again until everything is well coated.2 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 cup butter
- Pour the graham cracker mixture into the prepared pan and using a rubber spatula or the back of a measuring cup gently spread the crumbs out to an even layer. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn it off.
- Place the chocolate bars on top of the warm graham cracker crust and place back in the warm oven for a few minutes or until the chocolate is melted.4 (4.4oz) packages Hersheys chocoolate bars
- Add the marshmallows on top of the chocolate and place in the oven, turn on the broiler and broil just until the marshmallows are brown.10 oz mini marshmallows.
- Allow the bars to set in the fridge for a few minutes before slicing into them.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I’ve never had the bars from Starbucks so I cannot say if they taste similar. But everyone at my potluck raved about these. Aside from the deliciousness of all her recipes, I especially love how she doesn’t waste ingredients. I’ve made SO many recipes on this blog and they always call for the exact amount in jars, cans, bags etc so there’s minimal waste.