These Salted Honey Golden Grahams Crunch Bars are everything you love about classic cereal treats, but with a richer flavor thanks to honey, browned butter, toasted coconut, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. They're chewy, crunchy, buttery, and completely irresistible! It's a must try!
💕 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- No baking required
- Sweet and salty flavor combination
- Extra crunch from toasted coconut
- Perfect for bake sales, potlucks, and lunchboxes
- Easy enough and fun for kids to help make
If you love this recipe, you'll also need to try my Zucchini Breakfast Cookies and White Chocolate Raspberry Blondies
Ingredients:
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Instructions:
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Spread the coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden. Remove from heat.
3. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until it begins to turn golden brown and smells nutty, about 3–4 minutes.
4. Stir in the honey, marshmallows, salt, and vanilla extract. Cook until completely melted and smooth.
5. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the Golden Grahams cereal and toasted coconut until evenly coated.
6. Fold in the white chocolate chips, stirring gently.
7. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish using lightly buttered hands or parchment paper.
8. Sprinkle the flaky sea salt over the top.
9. You can also sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top for even more flavor.
- Allow bars to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips:
Make Ahead: Prepare up to 3 days in advance.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 2 months.
Delicious Variations:
😋 S'mores Golden Grahams Bars
Add:
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
😋 Peanut Butter Crunch Bars
Add:
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter to the marshmallow mixture
😋 Caramel Pretzel Bars
Add:
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- ½ cup caramel bits
FAQs:
Why brown the butter?
Browned butter adds a rich, caramel-like flavor that makes these bars taste homemade and gourmet.
Can I use regular marshmallows?
Yes. Use about 40 regular marshmallows in place of the mini marshmallows.
Why are my cereal bars hard?
Pressing too firmly into the pan or overheating the marshmallows can make the bars tough.
Can I make these gluten-free?
Use a certified gluten-free graham-style cereal and check all ingredient labels.
Can I add nuts?
Absolutely! Chopped pecans, almonds, or peanuts add great texture.
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Salted Honey Golden Grahams Crunch Bars
Equipment
- Large stockpot
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- . 9×13-inch Baking Dish use 8 by 8 or 9 by 9 for thicker bakery style bars.
- Parchment Paper:
- Skillet (for toasting coconut)
Ingredients
- 8 cups Golden Grahams cereal
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 10 oz bag mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, for topping
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Spread the coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden. Remove from heat.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until it begins to turn golden brown and smells nutty, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the honey, marshmallows, salt, and vanilla extract. Cook until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in the Golden Grahams cereal and toasted coconut until evenly coated.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips, stirring gently.
- Sprinkle the flaky sea salt and mini chocolate chips over the top.
- Allow bars to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares.
