4th of July Smores Dip (Print version)

Gooey chocolate and toasted marshmallows baked in a cast iron skillet for sharing.

# What You 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's embarrassingly easy but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen plotting something elaborate.
  • The marshmallows get this perfect golden crust while staying gooey underneath, which somehow surprises people every single time.
  • You can have it on the table in twenty minutes, which means more time actually enjoying time with people instead of being stuck by the stove.
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting period at the end, because if you start dipping immediately into molten chocolate, you'll burn your mouth and regret it, but also the chocolate needs those few minutes to set into a proper consistency.
  • If your marshmallows start to look too dark before they're toasted, your oven is running hot; pull the skillet out early and remember to adjust timing next time because burnt marshmallows taste like regret.
03 -
  • Keep your oven mitts nearby and maybe warn people the skillet is hot, because everyone always forgets and tries to touch it immediately.
  • If you're making this ahead for a party, assemble everything except the marshmallows, then add them and bake right before guests arrive so the texture is perfect.
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