4th of July Smores Dip (Printable)

Festive smores dip baked in cast iron, featuring chocolate, marshmallows, and colorful toppings for sharing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Marshmallow Layer

03 - 3 cups large marshmallows

→ Decorations & Dippers

04 - 1/4 cup red, white, and blue chocolate candies (optional)
05 - 16 graham crackers, broken into pieces
06 - 1 cup sliced strawberries (optional)
07 - 1 cup blueberries (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 400°F.
02 - Place chocolate chips and butter in the bottom of a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
03 - Bake skillet for 3–4 minutes, or until chocolate is just melted.
04 - Remove skillet wearing oven mitts and stir chocolate and butter together until smooth.
05 - Arrange marshmallows in a single, even layer to cover melted chocolate.
06 - Return skillet to oven and bake 5–7 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden and toasted.
07 - Sprinkle chocolate candies over toasted marshmallows if desired.
08 - Let skillet rest for 3–5 minutes; serve warm with graham crackers, strawberries, and blueberries for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It&aposs a dessert that turns any gathering into an instant celebration—especially with the red, white, and blue candy topping.
  • Even those intimidated by baking can master this skillet dip, and you can customize it to fit any crowd or occasion.
02 -
  • Brushing off burnt marshmallow edges is crucial—if you leave them, they taste bitter and it&aposs all anyone notices.
  • Letting the skillet rest for a few minutes before serving gives you stretchy marshmallow pulls, rather than burns on eager fingers.
03 -
  • Don&apost pre-melt the chocolate for too long or it will seize; watch it like a hawk for the best results.
  • The secret to crowd-pleasing dip is using fresh, plump marshmallows and arranging them close together for extra gooey pulls.
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