4th July Smores Cast Iron (Printable)

A warm, gooey blend of chocolate and toasted marshmallows perfect for festive gatherings.

# 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

# Directions:

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 Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like campfire s'mores but requires zero actual camping or messy stick-roasting.
  • The whole thing comes together faster than setting up folding chairs, leaving you more time to actually enjoy your guests.
  • One skillet means one thing to clean, and the dramatic presentation makes people think you fussed way more than you did.
02 -
  • The marshmallows will continue cooking slightly after you pull the skillet out, so aim for just-golden rather than dark brown, or you'll end up with crispy edges and not enough gooey center.
  • Cast iron holds heat like nothing else, so that skillet will stay hot enough to re-melt toppings for a good 10 minutes—plan your serving strategy so nobody burns their fingers on the handle.
03 -
  • Let the chocolate and butter melt together completely before adding marshmallows, because a smooth chocolate base creates that professional-looking dip that makes people think you went to culinary school.
  • If you're doubling this for a bigger crowd, use a 12-inch skillet and add about 30 seconds to each baking phase, since the extra surface area means slightly longer heating times.
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