Oven-Baked S'mores
A delightful and easy dessert that captures the nostalgic flavors of s'mores in a baked form, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in.
Ingredients
For the graham cracker paste
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces Use high-quality butter for best results.
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the s'mores layers
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs Can use gluten-free graham crackers.
- 32-48 pieces whole graham crackers Number depends on brand and size.
- 2 cups milk or semisweet chocolate chips or chunks Feel free to mix chocolate types for variety.
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 or 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, ensuring it extends about an inch above the edges.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the brown sugar, milk, and vanilla, heating until the mixture is warmed.
- Remove from heat and stir in the graham cracker crumbs until a fluid paste forms.
- Lay a single layer of whole graham crackers on the bottom of the prepared pan.
Layering
- Spoon about one-third of the graham cracker paste over the crackers, spreading it lightly but not completely covering them.
- Sprinkle one-third of the marshmallows over the paste, followed by one-third of the chocolate chips.
- Add another layer of graham crackers and repeat the layering process—paste, marshmallows, and chocolate.
- Finish with the last layer of crackers, paste, marshmallows, and chocolate.
Baking
- Bake for 16-20 minutes or until the marshmallows on top are browned to your liking.
- Allow to cool on a rack. If serving later, chill in the refrigerator completely.
- Cut into squares for serving, best done when chilled.
Notes
Serve alongside vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate syrup. For longer storage, consider freezing individual squares for a quick snack.