Golden Grahams S’mores Pizza Squares Recipe

There is something about the combination of graham crackers, melted chocolate, and marshmallows that never gets old. These Golden Grahams S’mores Pizza Squares take those familiar flavors and turn them into an easy baked dessert that can be cut into individual squares and served without a campfire.

I especially like the combination of textures in this recipe. The Golden Grahams create a crisp, slightly chewy crust, while melted milk chocolate and marshmallows make the top rich and gooey. More cereal, chocolate pieces, and a drizzle of melted chocolate finish everything off with plenty of crunch and sweetness.

The recipe originally came from General Mills, the maker of Golden Grahams cereal. It is a fun way to use the cereal for something other than breakfast while keeping all of the familiar flavors of traditional s’mores.

A Different Way to Enjoy S’mores

Traditional s’mores are hard to improve upon, but they are not always practical. These s’mores pizza squares bring together the same chocolate, marshmallow, and graham flavors in a dessert that can be made entirely in the kitchen. If you like cereal-based desserts, the combination of marshmallows and chocolate also works beautifully in Sweet Maple Christmas Chex Mix.

Instead of whole graham crackers, crushed Golden Grahams are combined with butter, almond butter, brown sugar, and egg white to create the base. After the crust is baked, it is layered with milk chocolate, miniature marshmallows, more Golden Grahams, chocolate candy pieces, and a final drizzle of melted chocolate.

Tips for Making S’mores Pizza Squares

This is a fairly simple dessert, but a few small details can make the finished squares easier to cut and serve.

• Crush the Golden Grahams finely for the crust so the base holds together well.
• Press the crust mixture firmly and evenly into the pan before baking.
• Watch the marshmallows closely once they go into the oven. They need to soften, but you do not want them to completely melt.
• Give the finished dessert time to cool so the chocolate can set before cutting.
• Lightly coating a pizza cutter or knife with cooking spray can make it easier to cut through the sticky marshmallow layer.

I tend to prefer desserts that can be prepared before guests arrive, especially for parties and casual get-togethers. These s’mores squares fit that category, along with simple make-ahead options like Oreo Dirt Cups, so there is less to worry about once everyone starts arriving.

Serving Golden Grahams S’mores

These squares are rich enough that you do not need a large serving. The recipe makes 15 squares, but I would not hesitate to cut them a little smaller when serving them alongside other desserts.

They work especially well for summer gatherings, backyard cookouts, birthday parties, or anytime you want the flavor of s’mores without setting up a fire. Because everything is baked in one pan, they are also much easier to prepare for a group than individual s’mores, much like other cereal-based desserts such as Cherry Cheesecake Rice Krispie Treats, which can be cut into smaller portions for a dessert table.

How to Store S’mores Pizza Squares

Once the squares have cooled completely, store them in a covered container at room temperature. If you need to stack them, place parchment or wax paper between the layers to keep the marshmallow and chocolate topping from sticking together.

I prefer these at room temperature because the chocolate stays softer and the crust has a better texture. If your kitchen is especially warm and the chocolate becomes too soft, you can refrigerate them briefly before serving. That same chocolate-and-marshmallow combination also makes a fun dessert drink, and a S’mores Martini is an easy way to carry those flavors into an adults-only treat.

These Golden Grahams S’mores Pizza Squares are the kind of dessert I like when something fun sounds better than something fancy. They have all the chocolate, marshmallow, and graham flavors you expect from s’mores, with a crunchy cereal twist that makes them a little different from the original.

These Golden Grahams S’mores Pizza Squares are an easy one-pan dessert to keep in mind for cookouts, parties, or anytime a chocolate-and-marshmallow craving hits. Save the recipe for the next time you want a fun twist on classic s’mores.