4th July Smores Dip (Printable)

A gooey blend of chocolate and toasted marshmallows baked to warm perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Marshmallow Layer

03 - 3 cups large marshmallows

→ Decorations and Dippers

04 - 1/4 cup red, white, and blue chocolate candies
05 - 16 graham crackers, broken into pieces
06 - 1 cup sliced strawberries
07 - 1 cup blueberries

# Method:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - Place the chocolate chips and butter in the bottom of a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
03 - Bake in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the chocolate is just melted.
04 - Remove the skillet carefully using oven mitts and stir the melted chocolate and butter until smooth.
05 - Arrange the marshmallows in a single, even layer over the melted chocolate, covering the entire surface.
06 - Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and toasted on top.
07 - If desired, sprinkle red, white, and blue chocolate candies over the top for a festive appearance.
08 - Let cool for 3 to 5 minutes, then serve warm with graham crackers, strawberries, and blueberries for dipping.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It feeds a crowd without you being glued to the stove, which means you can actually enjoy the party.
  • There's something about eating s'mores with your hands while standing around talking that hits different than any plated dessert ever could.
02 -
  • Don't skip the butter—I tried making this without it once thinking the chocolate had enough cocoa butter, and it clumped up instead of melting smoothly.
  • Timing matters because once those marshmallows start cooling, they get crusty on the outside and firm up fast, so serve it while it's still warm and gooey.
03 -
  • Use oven mitts when handling that skillet because cast iron stays hot way longer than you'd expect, and burned fingertips are not the vibe.
  • If your marshmallows aren't browning evenly, you can turn on your oven's broiler for the last minute or two, but watch it like a hawk because they burn fast under direct heat.
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