November 13, 2023
Review RecipeBaked S’mores
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It’s time to cozy up inside with some of the most delicious baked goods around, and what could be better than a classic campfire treat like our baked s’mores? These sweet snacks are easy to make at home – and even more irresistible when they’re warm and fresh out of the oven.
Baked S’mores Ingredients
You can savor the yummy combination of toasted marshmallows paired with the velvety smoothness of the melted chocolate.
The buttery graham crackers provide the perfect crunch and flavor to round out this delicious treat.
You’ll need:
- 1½ cups of graham cracker crumbs
- ¾ cup of salted sweet cream butter, melted
- ⅓ cup of granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 10 to 12 whole graham crackers (depending on how large your graham crackers are)
- 3 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chunks (or you can use Hershey chocolate bars)
- 3 cups of milk chocolate chips
- 4 cups of mini marshmallows (divided into 1½ cups and 2½ cups)
Substitutions And Additions
MARSHMALLOWS: You can substitute regular-sized marshmallow halves for mini marshmallows for these easy oven s’mores.
BUTTER: You can substitute unsalted butter for salted sweet cream butter for these easy S’mores; it is a matter of taste preference.
GRAHAM CRACKERS: If you’re feeling adventurous, try using different types of graham crackers.
Cinnamon or chocolate graham crackers can introduce new dimensions of flavor to your s’mores.
CARAMEL DRIZZLE: Drizzle a bit of caramel sauce over the marshmallows before baking for a gooey and indulgent twist.
How To Make This Baked S’mores Recipe
You will assemble these indoor s’mores just like you would put together a double-decker one in the great outdoors.
First, a layer of graham crackers lines the pan, followed by even more graham crackers in the form of a buttery crust.
Next, sprinkle the chocolate and marshmallows on top of the crust before doing it all over again.
Pop it in the oven, and soon, you will be enjoying a classic camping treat at home.
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper, leaving two sides higher, making a sling.
This will help remove the s’mores for cutting.
STEP TWO: Add the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir well to completely coat the cracker crumbs.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
If you don’t have graham crumbs, you can crush graham crackers in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin or in a food processor.
STEP THREE: Line the bottom of the prepared pan with a single layer of whole graham crackers.
I was able to fit five whole graham crackers in the bottom of the pan. You will need to break the crackers to fit.
STEP FOUR: Spread half of the buttered crumbs in an even layer over the whole graham crackers.
STEP FIVE: Evenly sprinkle 1½ cups of the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1½ cups of the milk chocolate chips over the buttered crumbs.
STEP SIX: Evenly sprinkle 1½ cups of the mini marshmallows over top of the chocolate.
STEP SEVEN: Lay another layer of graham crackers.
STEP EIGHT: Spread the remaining buttered crumbs over the graham crackers.
STEP NINE: Evenly sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the buttered crumbs.
Do NOT top the chocolate with the remaining mini marshmallows. Bake the s’mores for 15 minutes.
PRO TIP:
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your S’mores as the suggested baking time approaches
STEP TEN: Remove the s’mores from the oven and increase the oven temperature to broil.
STEP ELEVEN: Sprinkle the remaining mini marshmallows over the chocolate layer. Return the s’mores to the oven and cook for one to two minutes.
Keep a close eye on the mini marshmallows so they don’t burn.
STEP TWELVE: Remove from the oven and allow the baked s’mores to cool for 20 to 25 minutes.
Place the baked s’mores into the refrigerator to chill for one hour. It’s easier to cut into squares when the s’mores are chilled.
STEP THIRTEEN: Lift the baked s’mores out of the baking dish by the longer sides of the parchment paper.
STEP FOURTEEN: Generously spray a sharp knife with nonstick cooking spray. Slice 16 pieces of the baked s’mores (four slices x four slices).
PRO TIP:
It is not an absolute must to spray the cutting knife with nonstick cooking spray, but it will make cutting the finished s’more much easier. Otherwise, the marshmallows and chocolate will stick to the knife.
How To Serve Oven-Baked S’mores
Now, you can enjoy s’mores year-round.
Serve up a batch of these sweet treats for cozy winter movie nights at home, along with a homemade hot chocolate or peppermint white hot chocolate to drink.
Baked s’mores are a timeless classic, but they don’t have to be enjoyed alone.
To create an even more indulgent snack, try serving it with a creamy frozen yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
If you love ooey-gooey s’mores, our s’mores dip and s’mores bites are two more yummy and easy recipes.
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Storage
If you have any leftover s’mores, we have a couple of tips for storing them.
MAKE AHEAD: While baked s’mores are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, you can prepare some elements in advance to save time.
You can pre-make the graham cracker and chocolate base and store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
When you’re ready to enjoy them, simply add the marshmallows and broil for that perfect, toasty finish.
ON THE COUNTER: Store any leftover oven-baked s’mores in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
IN THE FREEZER: It’s not recommended to freeze these baked s’mores as the marshmallow will not hold up well during the freezing process.
REHEATING: To enjoy baked s’mores from the fridge or freezer, the oven or toaster oven is the best method for reheating.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), place the s’mores on a baking sheet, and warm them for about five to seven minutes, or until the marshmallows are soft and gooey.
If you’re in a hurry, you can also use the microwave, but be cautious as it can cause the marshmallows to over-expand and become overly sticky.
Microwave on a microwave-safe plate in 10 to 15-second intervals until they reach your desired level of warmth.
Why We Love This Recipe
INDOOR S’MORES DELIGHT: It brings the delightful taste of s’mores to your kitchen, making it perfect for all seasons and occasions.
QUICK AND EASY: It’s a quick and easy way to satisfy your s’mores cravings without the need for a campfire.
GOOEY PERFECTION: Baking the marshmallows in the oven creates a perfect gooey texture that blends with the melted chocolate and crunchy graham crackers.
There’s something about a warm, gooey s’more that just makes everything better. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and salty, with a bit of crunch to top it off. And now, you can enjoy these classic baked s’mores without ever having to leave your kitchen!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Any type of chocolate bar would work fine to layer on these s’mores.
Marshmallows don’t tend to freeze well, so we wouldn’t recommend freezing these.
You can use halved regular marshmallows instead of mini marshmallows.
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- S’mores Dip
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Baked S’mores
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¾ cup salted sweet cream butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 10 to 12 whole graham crackers, depending on how large your graham crackers are
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks, or you can use Hershey bars
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips
- 4 cups mini marshmallows, divided into 1½ cups and 2½ cups
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper, leaving 2 sides higher, making a sling. This will help remove the s’mores for cutting.
- Add the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir well to completely coat the cracker crumbs.
- Line the bottom of the prepared baking dish with whole graham crackers. I was able to fit 5 whole graham crackers in the bottom of the pan. You will need to break the crackers to fit.
- Spread ½ of the buttered crumbs over the whole graham crackers.
- Evenly sprinkle 1½ cups of the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1½ cups of the milk chocolate chips over the buttered crumbs.
- Evenly sprinkle 1½ cups of the mini marshmallows over the chocolate.
- Lay another layer of graham crackers.
- Spread the remaining buttered crumbs over the graham crackers.
- Evenly sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the buttered crumbs. Do not top the chocolate with the remaining mini marshmallows. Bake the s’mores for 15 minutes.
- Remove the s’mores from the oven and increase the oven temperature to broil.
- Sprinkle the remaining mini marshmallows over the chocolate layer. Return the s’mores to the oven and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Keep a close eye on the mini marshmallows, so they don’t burn.
- Remove from the oven and allow the baked s’mores to cool for 20 to 25 minutes. Place the baked s’mores into the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour. It’s easier to cut into squares when the s’mores are chilled.
- Lift the baked s’mores out of the baking dish by the longer sides of the parchment paper.
- Generously spray a sharp knife with nonstick cooking spray. Slice 16 pieces of the baked s’mores – 4 slices x 4 slices.
Notes
- Crush your graham crackers in a Ziploc bag or food processor with a rolling pin.
- Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your s’mores as the suggested baking time approaches
- It is not an absolute must to spray the cutting knife with nonstick cooking spray, but it will make cutting the finished s’more much easier. Otherwise, the marshmallows and chocolate will stick to the knife.
Comments
Lisa says
My 7th and 8th grade culinary arts students would love this recipe. I would use mini marshmallows and milk chocolate.
Shaunda Snider says
I would use milk chocolate!
Marge M says
I would use milk chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate with a smidgen of coco powder and a drizzle of strong coffee I always forget to buy mini marshmallows so I would just cut my large marshmallows into small pieces (I use the big marshmallows for my frosted desserts that I have to transport put a toothpick into marshmallow put it around the outer edge of dessert cover with plastic wrap. Remove wrap and take off marshmallows TA DA lovely looking frosting My silly is everyone wants to eat the marshmallows too ) 🙂 Have a delightful day Marge
HLR says
Look forward to taking these to my next potluck. I would use mini marshmallows and milk chocolate chips.
Donna Cross says
Mini marshmallows, definitely!