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Super cute and really tasty Peeps s’mores bars can be yours in almost no time at all. They only require 5 ingredients and almost no effort!

Stack of Peeps smores bars showing graham cracker base, gooey brownie-like chocolate layer and melted bunny shaped peeps on top.

Take that iconic s’mores combination and make it into a fun bar. With a graham cracker base, deliciously gooey chocolate brownie-like layer and fun toasted marshmallow topper it is hard to go wrong! 

If you have Peeps leftover after a holiday, this is a perfect way to use them.  They get golden, gooey and oh so delicious!

The best part is the recipe starts with a cake mix, so it whips up quick and easily. You can have it in the oven in a matter of minutes!

Ingredients including chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, graham crackers and peeps ready to be made into smores bars.

You can tell spring has sprung when colorful treats hit the supermarket shelves. Few things are as iconic at Easter time as those marshmallow chicks and bunnies.

I already had a s’more dip recipe on the blog that utilizes Peeps, so I thought it would be fun to explore that theme a little further.

graham crackers in foil lined pan with bowl of chocolate batter nearby.

You can never have too many s’more inspired treats after all. No matter how many I have, I’ll always want s’more. 😂🤣

Excuse the bad humor, I  can’t help myself sometimes!

Back to the matter at hand, I was really happy with how these bars turned out.  I had them in the oven less than 10 minutes after I decided to make them.

batter pushed down in pan next to packages of peeps bunnies.

With only a short 15 minute bake time, they are ready in a jif. I would let them cool a smidge before you cut them, but you can always put them in the fridge for a couple of minutes if you are in a hurry.

The graham cracker base gives them some stability, so you can keep the chocolate layer on the gooey side if you’d like.  Each bite has the perfect combination of textures and flavors.

first two pieces of peeps s'more bars

My boys were pretty excited when they saw them. It’s hard not to get excited about something as fun and tasty as these though.

I loved using the bunnies for this, they made cutting even pieces a breeze.

Tips and Tricks for making S’mores Bars:

I lined my pan with foil to make cutting the bars easier. You can just lift the whole batch out of the pan and cut them without cutting into the side of the pan.

To easily line your pan, form the foil over the outside/bottom of the pan. Once it is shaped, place it inside the pan.

Chocolate cake mix s'mores bars topped with pink and purple peeps bunnies, ready to eat.

The foil is optional. They cut and come out of the pan pretty easily without too.

If you put the bunnies face up, the faces make a dark spot like you can see in some of these pictures. If you put them face down, they will look uniform and pretty.

The bars cut more cleanly if they have a chance to cool and set up a bit before removed from the pan and cut.

You can store these smores bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. 

Can I make cake mix s’more bars without Peeps?

Of course! While the bunnies are cute, you can use regular marshmallows. Check out my recipe for regular cake mix s’more bars.

More Cute Easter Treats

For another cute and easy way to jazz up Peeps, try chocolate dipped Peeps. They have a fluffy white tail making them extra darling.

Chow mein nests are another great option for spring. You can make chocolate nests or even coconut macaroon nests if you prefer.

Peep smore bars with pink and purple bunny peeps, a gooey chocolate layer and graham cracker base.

Cute bunny cupcakes are another fun treat. They are easy enough to decorate that you can have the kids help you.

Peep smore dip is a great way to use the cute marshmallows and any chocolate you have at the house. Or make some Easter blondies using extra Easter candy.

Check out my full collection of Easter recipes for more inspiration.

Stack of Peeps smores bars showing graham cracker base, gooey brownie-like chocolate layer and melted bunny shaped peeps on top.

Simple Peeps S’mores Bars

Carlee
Take that iconic s’mores combination and make it into a fun bar. With a graham cracker base, deliciously gooey chocolate brownie-like layer and fun toasted marshmallow topper it is hard to go wrong! If you have Peeps leftover after a holiday, this is a perfect way to use them. They get golden, gooey and oh so delicious!
4.95 from 17 ratings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Servings
Calories 252 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 8 graham crackers
  • 1 15.25 ounce chocolate cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 16 Peeps
Makes: 9 x 13inch rectangle

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13″ pan with aluminum foil. Lightly spray with baking spray.*
  • Lay the graham crackers in the bottom of the pan, forming a single layer.
    8 graham crackers
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together cake mix, eggs and oil. Spread over the graham crackers.
    1 15.25 ounce chocolate cake mix, 2 eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and place Peeps over the chocolate layer.
    16 Peeps
  • Return to oven for 5-6 minutes.
  • Cool before removing from pan and cutting into bars.

Notes

*You don’t have to line the pan with foil, it just makes removing the bars and cutting clean even slices easier.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 288mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21g
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Jo

Friday 25th of March 2022

Hello - your Peeps S'mores Bars are so darn cute. They'll be a great addition to the Easter table. A question - the instructions state to stir together cake mix, eggs and chocolate. Does this mean that we're additionally adding in chocolate? I don't see Chocolate in the ingredients area. Would this be milk/semi-sweet chocolate chips? How much? Thank you for your input.

jojo

Tuesday 29th of March 2022

@Carlee, Terrific - thanks very much for letting me know. I appreciate it.

Carlee

Friday 25th of March 2022

I am sorry the instructions weren't clear. You stir together the cake mix, eggs and oil and spread the mixture over the graham crackers. It makes such a great fudgy layer without additional chocolate. I hope you enjoy the bars!

The Freshman Cook

Tuesday 9th of April 2019

Love how cute these are! The perfect way to eat some peeps!

Carlee

Wednesday 8th of May 2019

Thank you!

Liz @ Books n' Cooks

Wednesday 3rd of April 2019

This is awesome Carlee. I may squirrel away a package of the bunnies to make this soon.

Carlee

Sunday 7th of April 2019

You should for sure!

Jaida ~ Sweet Beginnings

Wednesday 3rd of April 2019

I'm not typically a s'mores fan, but THESE - these I can get on board with. That chocolate cake/brownie layer - ohmygah!

Carlee

Sunday 7th of April 2019

They really are delicious! And no worries about the chocolate bar not melting in the s'more!

Terri Steffes

Tuesday 2nd of April 2019

I'm in love. I love S'mores and I love Peeps. Come to momma!

Carlee

Tuesday 2nd of April 2019

Ha! I'll have to make you a batch!