Smores in the Oven

Name: Smores in the Oven
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 9 min
Ingredients: 7.5 ounce Pamela's gluten free graham crackers; 6 jumbo marshmallows (✅ ); 12 pieces Hersheys chocolate

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Indulge in a classic campfire treat with a twist— learn how to make Smores in the Oven. No need to brave the elements; this recipe brings the cozy essence of a crackling fire straight to your kitchen. Elevate your s’mores experience by baking then broiling, ensuring a perfect harmony of gooey marshmallow, decadent chocolate, and crisp gluten-free graham crackers.

Creating homemade desserts indoors like these oven baked smores can be a delightful and memorable activity for kids. Perfect for special occasions or just a fun bonding experience, you will want to add this recipe to your collection.

From layering the ingredients to watching the chocolate melt and marshmallows become gooey, kids can participate in every step of the process.

Even better, they can get creative and customize smores to meet their preferences! Keep reading for a list of ideas to inspire your family to think outside the box.

Let these smores in the oven be a heartwarming way to spend quality time with your little ones while teaching lifelong skills as they develop an appreciate for baking!

For more family friendly recipes to make at home, be sure to check out our Cucumber Sushi Roll, Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes, and Banana Boats.

marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate on a countertop

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Ingredients for Smores

7.5-ounce Pamela’s gluten free graham crackers
6 jumbo marshmallows
12 pieces Hersheys chocolate

Modify the quantities of these ingredients based on the size of your family or crowd, a single recipe is designed to make six smores.

Hersey chocolate pieces on top of graham crackers on a sheet pan

How To Make Smores in the Oven

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Place parchment paper onto a baking pan. This will make clean-up a breeze. Next, place the graham crackers onto the tray. Place 2 pieces of chocolate onto half of the graham crackers. Place a marshmallow on top of the chocolate.

Bake for 2 minutes then turn your oven to broil. Broil for 1-2 minutes watching to make sure the smores do not burn. If you enjoy crispy marshmallows for smores, continue to broil for an additional 1 minute.

marshmallows on top of graham crackers on a sheet pan

toasted marshmallows on top of graham crackers on a sheet pan

Oven Smores Ideas

Making smores in the oven is so much fun for the whole family. Of course, the traditional graham cracker, chocolate, marshmallow, graham cracker sandwich is a great go-to.

However, if you are looking for inspiration to customize smores, here are a few ideas!

Candy: Consider Reese’s peanut butter cups, mint chocolate, caramel squares or your favorite candy bar in addition or in place of the chocolate.
Cookies: Replace the graham cracker with gluten free Oreos, chocolate chip cookies or sugar cookies.
Fruit: Place sliced bananas, strawberries, peaches or raspberries on top of the toasted marshmallow.
Nut butter: Drizzle peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower butter on top of the toasted marshmallow.
Bacon: Add crispy bacon for a sweet and savory combination.
Flavored marshmallows: Try flavored marshmallows such as vanilla, strawberry, chocolate or another flavor that is available to you.
Flavored chocolate: Instead of Hersey’s milk chocolate, try white, dark or flavored chocolate like sea salt, chili, caramel, orange or raspberry.

Helpful Tips

Preheat the oven: Make sure the oven is preheated before adding the sheet pan smores for best results. This will help toast the marshmallow and give it the golden-brown color we are looking for.
Marshmallow placement: Add marshmallows to the top of the chocolate (not the other way around). You can use regular-sized marshmallows or multiple mini marshmallows.
Make homemade graham crackers: Our Gluten Free Graham Cracker Recipe is easy to make and tastes great. Made with an almond flour blend and shortening, these graham crackers are gluten and dairy-free.
Broil carefully: The marshmallows can go from golden-brown to burnt really quickly if you aren’t monitoring the broiler. Rotate the pan in the oven to ensure even browning if needed.
Keep away from the top rack: If you have a preference for golden-brown marshmallows (versus burnt) then keep the sheet pan off the top rack when broiling.
Line the baking sheet: Adding a layer of parchment paper saves time and effort during clean-up. Say goodbye to the days of scrubbing sticky marshmallows from the sheet pan.
Add toppings: In addition to the ideas above, extra toppings like fruits, nuts, caramel drizzle or chocolate sauce can be added to the marshmallow before adding the top graham cracker.
Cool slightly: Allow the oven smores to cool for a minute or two before serving. This will help the marshmallow set and chocolate fully melt.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long to put smores in the oven?

Baked smores take less than 5 minutes in the oven. Bake for 2 minutes to melt the chocolate then broil to toast the marshmallow for 1-2 minutes.

What chocolate is best for smores?

Any! From Hersey’s milk chocolate bars to white or dark chocolate, you can use any chocolate bar that meets your preferences and dietary needs. It is best to use a chocolate bar instead of chocolate chips or chocolate sauce for ease.

Can you make a smores dip?

Sure! If on the search for a gluten-free dessert dip that can feed the entire family, check out S’mores Dip. It is a fun twist to traditional smores. Just like our indoor smores, this dip can serve a crowd.

Can you make this oven smores recipe ahead of time?

Smores are best enjoyed fresh so you can take advantage of the melted chocolate and gooey marshmallow. You can assemble all the components in advance and store at room temperature. When ready, preheat the oven and baked as directed.

How to roast marshmallows in the oven?

While this recipe involves roasting marshmallows on top of the graham cracker and chocolate, you can also toast regular-sized marshmallows without the other ingredients. Simply line up marshmallows on a baking sheet then place in a preheated oven for 2 minutes. Finish toasting by turning on the broiler until the desired texture is reached. You can rotate the pan in the oven for even browning if needed.

What to Serve with Smores

When serving s’mores, you can enhance the experience by offering options alongside the dessert. One of our favorite ways to serve smores is on a Smore Charcuterie Board.

Here are some ideas for what else you could serve:

Fresh fruit like berries, bananas, apples or grapes.
Cheese and crackers to add a savory element to the dessert table.
Assorted nuts like peanuts, pecans, walnuts, almonds or pistachios.
Warm beverages like coffee, steamed milk, tea or hot chocolate.
Cold beverages like water, lemonade or milk.
Dessert dips such as Easy Oreo Dip, chocolate fondue, marshmallow fluff or caramel sauce.

stacked smores with melted chocolate and marshmallows

Storage Instructions

Storing s’more ingredients properly is essential to maintain freshness and quality. Here are some guidelines to follow to store common items:

Graham crackers should be stored in original packaging or sealed in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. Keep in a cool, dry place.
For chocolate, avoid storing in areas where it may melt or absorb odors. Similar to the graham crackers, it is best to store in an airtight container or Ziploc bag if opened.
Keep marshmallows stored sealed in a container or bag and in a cool, dry place.

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

Fill the sheet pan with enough graham crackers to feed your family or guests. The crackers should not touch or overlap. If you need more smores, ask your kitchen helper for an additional sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
If making a double batch, you can use the same sheet pan over and over to bake. Be aware that the tray may be hot if heated earlier. Always use oven mitts when handling a hot sheet pan. If the parchment paper is gooey or covered with chocolate, add a new sheet of parchment paper to the tray.
Most ovens have a light that allow you to close the oven door while the broiler is on. If your oven does not have a light, set the kitchen timer for 1-minute increments so you can keep a close eye on your smores recipe.

More Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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