How to Make S Mores in the Oven

Don't have a firepit or fire to cook s'mores? Making s'mores inside is easy, I'll show you how to make s mores in the oven that are ready to eat in just 10 minutes!

[This recipe was originally posted in July 2017. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

How will these s'mores make your life easier?

S'mores are one of the most quintessential summer desserts. They're the perfect camping dessert, along with Skillet Peach Cobbler. But they're also delicious over a firepit or even made inside.

Heating up the oven may be a bit too much during the summer. I get that. Someone recently asked me is it safe to roast marshmallows over a gas stove? Yes, as long as you use your common sense. Marshmallows roasted on the stove are delicious.

And you can totally roast them over an electric or gas stove. Just make sure to 1. only keep the burner on when you're cooking your marshmallow 2. Hold your marshmallow about an inch or more from the coil or flame. Yes they can burn and catch on fire quickly if you cook over an electric stove's coil.

If indoor 'roasting' marshmallows for s mores doesn't sound good, try this Skillet Peach Crumble for One or Berry Yogurt Popsicles.

What makes them so good?

• Graham crackers
• Marshmallows
• Dark chocolate squares
• Optional Toppings: berries, peanut butter cups, banana, swap graham crackers for chocolate chip cookies

How to make s mores in the oven

This method is best if you like golden brown marshmallows for s'mores.

Move oven rack to 2nd to top level, you don't want it right up to the top or it'll burn easily. And if you use a baking mat-it can blister and burn. Turn oven on to broil setting. Set out all your ingredients so they're ready to go when your hot marshmallows come out of the oven. Place 2 large marshmallows on a baking sheet covered by a baking mat or parchment paper.

Place your baking sheet in the oven, check for doneness frequently. They can cook quickly depending on your oven. If they're getting too brown too fast, leave oven door open about an inch. Remove when they've hit your desired browned-ness. 

Place one square of chocolate and desired toppings (berries, banana, peanut butter cup, etc) on one graham cracker square, place marshmallow on top and cover with 2nd graham cracker. Repeat with 2nd marshmallow. Enjoy. You can also swap the graham crackers for chocolate chip cookies!

This is a really easy 'recipe' to double, triple, or make extras of. Usually choose one square of chocolate (to cover one square of graham cracker) and cover with another graham cracker square.

How to Make S Mores on the Stove

This method is best if you like charred marshmallows for s'mores.

You can 'roast s'mores over an electric or gas stove. But I don't think you could use an inversion stove.

Turn stove to high, wait until coils (if electric) are red hot or flame is consistent on a gas stove. Spear marshmallow with a fork to roast over stove. Roast until desired doneness. 

Place chocolate and desired toppings on graham crackers, place marshmallow on top and cover with 2nd graham cracker. Enjoy. 

Expert tips

• Broil marshmallows on the 2nd highest rack for a golden brown or roast them on the stove (this can work with an electric coil or gas stove) for charred mallows. It's up to you!
• Check marshmallows often because they can burn quickly.
• If cooking over a stove, hold marshmallow about an inch from flame or coil for a very brown marshmallow, hold about 2 inches for a slower cooking marshmallow that gets lightly browned.

FAQ

can you roast marshmallows over a gas stove

Yes! This is my favorite method, you can get really nice charred marshmallows this way. Scroll up to get instructions to cook your s'mores over a gas stove.

can you roast marshmallows over a candle

Yes! I used to do this as a kid. It will take some time, you do have to be careful. And most importantly, DO NOT ROAST MARSHMALLOWS OVER A SCENTED CANDLE. It will taste like that candle, and even if it's a vanilla scented candle, it will not taste good. Take my word for it.

how do you make smores at home without fire?

Here are your 3 options: Broil marshmallows in the oven, roast marshmallows on the stovetop (you can use gas or electric coils to cook them), or over a candle-but not a scented one. Oven and stovetop are my recommended methods. The oven method is better for golden brown ones, stovetop is better if you like them charred.

what can you use instead of graham crackers for smores?

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES. That's it: it's either graham crackers or cookies.

Can you roast marshmallows on stovetop?

This is my favorite way to cook marshmallows. You can find directions above 3 sections up. Stovetop is the best way if you like charred marshmallows.

What can I make with leftover ingredients?

• Graham Crackers: Use as a pie crust or snack (they're great dipped in this Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip)
• Marshmallows: Check out these marshmallow recipes from Taste of Home.
• Chocolate bar: Melt it for Chocolate Dipped Oreos or Strawberries.

Did you make these s mores in the oven? Leave me a comment & rating to share how they turned out!

Want to get more single serving recipes delivered to your inbox? Click here to download my Single Serving Cookbook.

Recipes are great, but you’ll need a simple 3 step process to create a meal plan that make cooking easy & helps you stop wasting food. Check out this expertly developed meal planning guide to get started.