Smores Buffalo Ranch Biscuit Bars (Printable)

Buttery biscuit bars topped with marshmallow, chocolate, and zesty buffalo ranch flavors for a memorable treat.

# What You Need:

→ Biscuit Base

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk

→ Buffalo Ranch Layer

06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 tablespoons Buffalo sauce (mild or hot)
08 - 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix

→ Smores Topping

09 - 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
10 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 6 graham crackers, roughly crumbled

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Stir in the milk until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan.
04 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, Buffalo sauce, and ranch seasoning. Drizzle the mixture evenly over the dough and gently swirl with a knife.
05 - Bake for 18 minutes, until the biscuit base is just beginning to turn golden.
06 - Remove pan from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crumbled graham crackers. Return to oven and bake for 7-8 minutes, until marshmallows are puffed and lightly golden.
07 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using parchment paper. Slice into bars and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bakes up in under an hour
  • Delivers an unexpected fusion of flavor for both sweet and spicy lovers
02 -
  • These bars contain wheat, milk, and butter. Double-check labels for hidden allergens in ranch seasoning and chocolate chips.
  • Converting to gluten-free is simple: swap in gluten-free flour and graham crackers.
03 -
  • For extra kick, use hot Buffalo sauce or a pinch of cayenne in the drizzle.
  • Drizzle more Buffalo sauce on top just before serving for next-level flavor.