Chocolate Marshmallow Christmas Bars Recipe
These festive Christmas Bars combine a rich chocolate base with gooey marshmallows, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate chips to create a chewy and delightful treat perfect for holiday celebrations. With a crunchy graham cracker crust and optional nuts for added texture, these bars are an easy-to-make dessert that will impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, melted (or ¾ cup (150 g) melted coconut oil for dairy-free option)
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
Mix-ins
- 3 cups (150 g) mini marshmallows
- 1½ cups (270 g) chocolate chips (dark, milk, or white)
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking and prevent undercooked or overly dry bars.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar to evenly distribute flavors and break up any lumps.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour melted butter and sweetened condensed milk into the dry mixture. Stir until a thick, sticky batter forms, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and optional chopped nuts, being careful not to overmix to keep marshmallows fluffy and evenly distributed.
- Spread and Bake: Evenly spread the mixture into a greased baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly firm.
- Cool and Cut: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into bite-sized squares to serve.
Notes
- Substitute melted coconut oil for butter to make a dairy-free version.
- Use white chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
- Omit nuts if there are allergies or preferences.
- Store bars in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Cooling completely before cutting prevents bars from crumbling.
Keywords: Christmas bars, holiday dessert, chocolate bars, marshmallow bars, graham cracker bars, festive treats
