Camping is one of my favorite budget-friendly activities. Whether it’s a girl’s trip or a family affair, count me in! You know what goes hand in hand with camping? S’MORES! And boy, do I have the easiest version of that camping menu classic for you. This skillet S’mores Dip recipe is the cleanest, mess-free way to serve s’mores! Zero mess, zero fuss. All you need is just 3 ingredients and a box of graham crackers; this is the easiest dessert ever!
Here in Tennessee, the weather stays hot until October, so I always associate camping with early autumn. It’s something I look forward to sharing with my daughter now that she’s 3 and a little more adaptable. You already know this s’mores dip will be on the menu for our next camping trip! It gives us all the flavors and fun of s’mores with minimal cleanup. Plus, it’s perfect for little hands (and big hands, too!) to dip and enjoy. Just be careful to not touch the skillet—she’s hot!
What is S’mores Dip?
I think most of us are familiar with traditional s’mores: graham crackers sandwiched with a layer of chocolate and a big toasted marshmallow. Well, with my s’mores dip recipe, we’re ditching the roasting stick and building our s’mores right in a cast iron skillet! I layer semi-sweet chocolate chips AND white chocolate chips for the ultimate indulgence (but on a budget, of course), then top it all off with mini marshmallows. Everything melts together in the oven (or on a hot grill or over a campfire if you have the right set up), and voila! You have a delicious, ooey-gooey s’mores dip to scoop up with graham crackers.
Ingredients for S’mores Dip
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy s’mores dip recipe:
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: The base of this dip is made with a layer of semi-sweet chocolate chips. You can also use milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips, or even a chocolate bar broken into small pieces.
- White Chocolate Chips: Adds a creamy, sweeter contrast to the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Mini Marshmallows: I prefer using mini marshmallows as they melt quickly and evenly. You can also use regular-sized marshmallows or jumbo marshmallows cut in half.
- Graham Crackers: Honey or cinnamon-flavored graham crackers both work well as dippers—choose your favorite!
What Else Can I Add?
This is one recipe you really can’t mess up! Feel free to get creative and add your own twist. Some fun ideas include:
- Peanut butter or butterscotch chips
- A drizzle of caramel sauce on top
- Dollops of peanut butter between the chocolate and marshmallow layers
- Chopped nuts (peanuts, almonds, pecans) mixed in with the chocolate chips
- Instead of graham crackers, try dipping with cookies (homemade biscotti would add a nice crunch), fruit, or pretzels/Ritz crackers (salty and sweet is always a winning combo!)
Do I Need a Cast Iron Skillet?
Cast iron heats up evenly and stays hot for a long time, making it the perfect vessel for this s’mores dip. The chocolate melts quickly and stays melted for longer in a cast iron skillet. However, you can make this recipe in any oven-safe dish or pan. Just keep an eye on the dip, as it may cook a bit faster or slower, depending on your dish.
Top Tip
Chocolate can burn and become grainy if heated for too long. Evenly layer the chocolate chips and marshmallows, and switch to broil very briefly once the marshmallows start to puff up. The chocolate will continue melting from the residual heat without overcooking! If you’re doing this over a campfire or on a grill, you won’t get the toasty marshmallow appearance but they will still become gooey and warm. Yum!
Storage and Reheating Instructions
One of my favorite things about this s’mores skillet dip is how it can be reheated multiple times so nothing goes to waste. Just pop it back in the oven until warmed through and melty. You can also store any leftover dip in the fridge for 3-4 days in a microwave-safe container and reheat as needed.
S’mores Dip
Servings 8 servings, 6 crackers dipped per personIngredients
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips ($2.22)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips ($1.42)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows ($0.84)
- ½ box Graham crackers ($1.11)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread semi-sweet chocolate chips on the bottom of your cast iron skillet.
- Then, spread white chocolate chips across the top of the semi sweet chocolate chips.
- Top with mini marshmallows.
- Bake at 350 degrees until marshmallows on top have puffed up and are starting to brown, about 8 minutes.
- Turn oven on broil for 2 minutes, or until the marshmallows on top are toasted to your liking.
- Remove from oven and serve hot with graham crackers! Be careful, the cast iron skillet stays hot for a while. Scoop with care.
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Equipment
- 9'' Cast Iron Skillet
Nutrition
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how to make S’mores Dip – step by step photos
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips on the bottom of your cast iron skillet.
Then, spread ½ cup white chocolate chips across the top of the semi sweet chocolate chips.
Top with 1 cup mini marshmallows. Bake at 350 degrees until marshmallows on top have puffed up and are starting to brown, about 8 minutes.
Turn oven on broil for 2 minutes, or until the marshmallows on top are toasted to your liking. Remove from oven and serve hot with ½ a box of graham crackers! Be careful, the cast iron skillet stays hot for a while. Scoop with care.
No camping trip or bonfire necessary; this easy skillet s’mores dip is a year-round treat I’ll be making on repeat!
Oh yum. Made this today for a non labor intensive dessert on Labor Day. Was a hit with everyone. I wouldn’t want it everyday, but is pretty awesome for a special occasion. No mess, the cast iron skillet cleaned up easily.
So glad you enjoyed it, Shelley! Definitely a fun treat when you don’t have much time on your hands.
This recipe looks excellent! I might have to try to make this when me and my homeboys move into an apartment for college!
Party on, Wayne!
This recipe looks excellent! I might have to try to make this when me and my homeboys move into an apartment for college!
Party on, Garth!
This was a great treat! I made it for our family game night. Thanks!
Yay! Dawn, perfect dessert for a family game night when you are busy but want a festive treat. Love it. Thanks for sharing! (Who won?!)
This is the type of recipe we get when you bullied Monti off the site. She was perhaps a bit cringy, but her recipes were great tasting and nutritious. I miss her.
So I’ll be making her carrot soup today. My health and my wallet could not take S’Mores Dip, but perhaps it’s a cultural thing?
Sounds like someone needs a s’more love.
I wouldn’t call Monti “cringey”, Lena! I never met her, but her recipes look great– and us lady chefs need to stick together! I hope the soup was delicious. Enjoy your day!
Clever recipe, not much for sweets, but this may be an exception!
Enjoy, Curtis! Thanks. :)