Red Velvet S’mores Bars

4.75 from 4 votes

My Red Velvet S’mores Bars are vibrant, easy to make cake mix and brownie bars that are totally irresistible! Perfect for any occasion!

If you love bar recipes like we do, try my Fruity Pebbles Cookie Bars too!

smores bars stacked

S’mores Bars

Who’s ready for some Brownie Red Velvet Gooey S’mores Bars? The bottom layer is brownie then graham cracker, chocolate chips, marshmallow, sweetened condensed milk and finally a red velvet cookie layer!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Great For Holidays. This colorful bar recipe is great for Holidays. Looks great on a plate wrapped in cellophane and a bow.
  • Easy To Make. With my step by step instructions and photographs, you’ll have no trouble making this dessert bar recipe.

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ingredients for smores bars

What You’ll Need

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make s’mores bars at home. See the recipe card located at the bottom of the page for full details and instructions.

  • Box of Brownie Mix + Ingredients Needed on Box– I generally use Ghirardelli for the brownie mix.
  • Red Velvet Cake mix + Ingredients Needed on Box– Any red velvet cake mix works great such as Duncan Hines.
  • Canola Oil– Oil is added to the brownie mix and cake mix.
  • Butter– For most of my recipes I use salted, but unsalted works great too.
  • Eggs– For consistency I use large eggs in my cooking and baking.
  • Graham Crackers– Full graham cracker sheets are layered between the brownie and cake mix layers.
  • Mini Marshmallows– Mini marshmallows get layered between the graham cracker and cake mix layer.
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk- Sweetened condensed milk gets drizzled over marshmallows.
pouring egg into brownie batter bowl

How To Make S’mores Bars

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.

    pouring brownie batter in baking pan

    Prepare Brownie Mix. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions and pour into bottom of prepared baking dish.

    pouring chocolate chips over graham cracker layer

    Layer With S’mores Toppings. Layer with Sheets of graham crackers and chocolate chips.

    pouring sweetened condensed milk over marshmallows

    Top With Marshmallows and Condensed Milk. marshmallows and drizzle evenly with sweetened condensed milk.

    red velvet cake layer on top of bars

    Prepare Red Velvet Cake Mix. In a large mixing bowl, add red velvet cake mix, melted butter, egg and oil, mixing until dough forms. With a cookie scoop, scoop dough over marshmallow layer then press dough so it’s flattened.

    Bake. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until baked through. Let cool completely. Takes a few hours. Best if prepared at night then let cool overnight.

    baked smores bars

    Cut Into Squares. When cool, cut into squares and serve.

    Tips For Making The Best Cookie Bars

    1. Don’t alter the recipe, use all ingredients as listed.
    2. Always use butter, not margarine.  ALWAYS.  I prefer salted butter for my chocolate chip cookies.  Try it!
    3. Don’t overtake your cookie bars.  Bars will continue to cook in hot baking dish when removed from oven.
    4. Let cookies cool completely before cutting into squares and storing in containers. This will keep their crispness.
    5. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for 3 days room temperature.
    cut smores bars on parchment paper

    Such a festive bar. Great for neighbor gifts too! They look great wrapped up. Can’t wait for you to try these! Enjoy.

    How To Serve Red Velvet Bars

    Serve red velvet bars for any occasion where a dessert is needed. The red colored dessert is perfect for Valentine’s Day and Christmas along with so many other occasions.

    How Do I Store These Cookie Bars?

    Store any leftover bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days on the counter.

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    4.75 from 4 votes

    Brownie Red Velvet Gooey S’mores Bars

    These Brownie Red Velvet Gooey S'mores Bars make the perfect sweet treat for any and every occasion!
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 392kcal
    Author: Jenny
    Cost: $40
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    Equipment

    • 9 x 13 inch baking dish
    • parchment paper
    • mixing bowl
    • measuring cups
    • measuring spoons
    • mixing spoon

    Ingredients

    • 1 brownie mix 9×13 size
    • 7 full sheets graham cracker
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 2 cups mini marshmallows
    • 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1/2 can

    Red Velvet Layer

    • 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix
    • 1 stick melted unsalted butter
    • 1 large egg
    • 3 tablespoons canola oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
    • Prepare brownie mix according to package directions and pour into bottom of prepared baking dish. Layer with Sheets of graham crackers, chocolate chips, marshmallows and drizzle evenly with sweetened condensed milk.
    • In a large mixing bowl, add red velvet cake mix, melted butter, egg and oil, mixing until dough forms. With a cookie scoop, scoop dough over marshmallow layer then press dough so it's flattened. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until baked through. Let cool completely. Takes a few hours. Best if prepared at night then let cool overnight. When cool, cut into squares and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 3mg
    Keywords: baked goods, baking, brownie recipe, brownies, red velvet, red velvet brownies, s’mores, s’mores brownie, s’mores recipe, simple brownie recipe

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    photo collage of smores bars

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    54 Responses
    1. Jackie

      Oh my…these are a must try. Bet they make a GREAT comfort food.

      Personally, I wouldn’t try skipping the condensed milk, Nina – but that’s just me, maybe Jenny has better input on that…

      1. Jenny

        Hi Nina, you could do these without the condensed milk, but they will not have the “gooey” factor that makes these fabulous 🙂

    2. Kristen

      Hi Jenny! I just made these bars tonight. 🙂 We are hosting family dinner tomorrow night and these bars are for our dessert!! Thank you for sharing your awesome talent with us!! I will reply on here tomorrow and let you know how we all liked them. 🙂

        1. Kristen

          CRAZY AMAZING!!! WOW!!!! HUGE RAVING HIT at family dinner! They are all gone!! The entire 9 x 13 pan! Right now I am wishing I had one leftover for myself. 😉 I made them exactly according to your recipe. I even used parchment paper and lined the baking dish. I really liked that trick. THANK YOU JENNY!! I am looking for a reason to make them again! 🙂

    3. Lindsay

      OMG Jenny, these were fantastic! I made them last night (super quick and easy) and brought them to work for Valentine’s Day today, and the whole pan was gone within the hour. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    4. Laura @ laura's Culinary Adventures

      Yum! You’re not the only one; I can eat sweetened condensed milk out of the can as well!

    5. Kathi @ Deliciously Yum!

      All. These. Things! You had me at the title – love, love, love your bars. Can I have 5, please??

    6. Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled

      OMG, all of my favorite things in a delicious bar! I will be making these for Valentine’s day, thanks for sharing! Pinned 🙂

    7. Beth @ bethcakes

      Red velvet and s’mores are two of my all time favorite things! I could have just these bars and nothing else for Valentine’s Day and be totally happy. 🙂

    8. Christina

      I made these this morning and used a Duncan Hines red velvet cake mix but mine turned out looking more like a chocolate cake mix. Not anywhere near the bright red top layer yours has. Any idea why this happened?

      1. Jenny

        How weird Christina! You didn’t prepare the cake right? You just added the butter, egg and oil from my recipe? My cake mix was super bright red.

        1. Christina

          Yes I prepared it according to your recipe (not the back of the cake mix). Very weird cuz I used the exact same cake mix. Not sure what happened

    9. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel

      Can I please just dive head first into them?! Full of some of my favorite things mmmm!

    10. Glenda

      So going to try this out! It looks way too good. Will report back on how well received it is!

    11. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain

      OMG! Now, this would be a fabulous Valentine’s Day treat for the hubby!! xoxo

    12. Melanie @ Carmel Moments

      That looks like an over the top dessert dear. Fabulous for sure and I think I’ll be needing my running shoes after this one! 🙂

    13. Erin+|+The+Law+Student's+Wife

      Jenny, this is everything I shouldn’t make combined with everything I can’t resist! If ever a holiday demanding a dessert so gooey and over the top, it would be Valentine’s Day 🙂

    14. Karly

      Jenny, I’ll agree that the sweetened condensed milk is deadly, but the same could be said for you! I just love your creations! 🙂

    15. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness

      Lol @ getting them out of your house ASAP…that is my life.
      Until, I saw these bars. Now, these are my life!
      So much ooey gooey chocolate. I am dying. Pinned!

    16. Averie @ Averie Cooks

      Jenny there’s so much good stuff packed into every bite! Cake, brownie, marshmallows, sweet milk – love it all! pinned

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