These Dark Chocolate Oven Baked S’mores take everything you love about the classic treat—gooey marshmallows, rich dark chocolate, and crisp graham crackers—and makes it possible to enjoy them indoors. With homemade marshmallows and gluten-free graham crackers, they’re an easy, allergy-friendly upgrade to the nostalgic favorite. Dairy-free options included.
A Childhood Favorite
You know what’s just as magical as a summer night around the campfire? Dark Chocolate S’mores… straight from the oven. Yep, these oven s’mores give you all the gooey, chocolatey goodness without smelling like a bonfire for three days.
Since we’ve already covered how to make Fluffy Coconut Marshmallows and Gluten-Free Graham Crackers, it only feels right to show you how to put them to work. These little stacks of joy are naturally gluten-free and easy to adapt for dairy-free or vegan diets—so everyone can get in on the melty, fun.
Ingredients You Need & Substitutes
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the complete details and nutrition information!
- Gluten-free graham crackers: Use our homemade gluten-free graham crackers recipe or a gluten-free store-bought version. For a dairy-free version, just swap in plant-based butter if you’re making our homemade graham crackers from scratch.
- A square of dark chocolate: The chocolate can make or break a s’more. Choose a good-quality dark chocolate (70% or higher) so it melts into that perfect gooey layer without disappearing completely. The rich flavor balances the sweet marshmallow and even adds a little boost of antioxidants and minerals.
SWAP: Enjoy Life chocolate bars are my go-to if you’re looking for a dairy-free chocolate option.
- Fluffy Marshmallows: Use a standard-size marshmallow (homemade or store-bought). As it bakes, it turns golden on the outside and soft and gooey inside. For a vegan version, choose plant-based marshmallows—Dandies are a great option.
How to Make S’mores in the Oven
Prep: If you’re making our homemade gluten-free graham crackers, I recommend doing that the day before.
- Preheat the broiler. Set your oven to broil (around 475°F–500°F).
- Assemble your base. Line a baking sheet with 8 gluten-free graham cracker squares. Top each one with a square of dark chocolate and a marshmallow.
- Broil. Slide the pan onto the top oven rack and broil for 1–2 minutes, just until the marshmallows puff up and turn golden. Keep a close eye on them—they go from golden to burnt fast!
- Finish and enjoy. Carefully remove the pan, top with the remaining graham crackers to make sandwiches, and enjoy while they’re warm and gooey.
Pro tip: Vegan marshmallows usually need a little extra time—about 2 minutes. If your crackers are on the thin side, watch closely so they don’t brown before the marshmallows are ready.
Alternative Indoor Cooking Methods
If you don’t have an oven or don’t want to bother heating it up and adding more heat to your home in the hot summer months, don’t worry! You can still make these gluten-free s’mores using a toaster oven, skillet, or microwave.
- Toaster Oven: Same method as above—just broil for 2–3 minutes.
- Gas Stove: Toast marshmallows over a burner (carefully!) and assemble.
- Microwave: 15 seconds melts everything into a sticky, messy dream.
Flavor Variations
Once you master the classic, feel free to experiment with toppings and flavors. No matter how you make them, I hope you enjoy them!
- Swap dark chocolate for a hazelnut bar, sea salt chocolate, or (if not dairy-free) white chocolate.
- Add sliced strawberries, bananas, or a smear of peanut butter.
- Use flavored graham crackers (chocolate or cinnamon) for a twist.
- If you’re feeling really fancy, you could dip, dunk, or drizzle your favorite sauce on top – Caramel, chocolate syrup, or Vegan Dulce De Leche Sauce are perfect options!
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Dark Chocolate Oven Baked S’mores Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 s’mores 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Dark Chocolate Oven-Baked S’mores are made in the oven with homemade marshmallows and gluten-free graham crackers for an allergy-friendly dessert that can be made all year long! Perfect for parties, bad weather, and more.
Ingredients
- 16 homemade gluten-free graham crackers (double batch) or store-bought
- 2 chocolate bars of dark chocolate (vegan-friendly – 1 piece per s’more)
- 8 homemade marshmallows (or vegan store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler in your oven.
- Place 8 gluten-free graham crackers on a baking sheet followed by 1 square of dark chocolate and topped by a homemade marshmallow.
- Broil at 475 – 500F on the bottom rack for 1-2 minutes until golden and chocolate is melted.
- Remove and place another graham cracker on top before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smore
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 14.1 g
- Sodium: 66.9 mg
- Fat: 10.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.4 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 2.2 g
- Cholesterol: 1.1 mg
This is one of the best and easiest ways of making smores inside, or for groups of your kids friends!
This was such a great idea! My kids and their friends loved them!
Awesome! Glad to hear Donna!
Loved these with the dark chocolate!
Right? Decadent and fun!
Holy heck the dark chocolate gave this s’more a whole new level of complexity.
My thoughts exactly. 🙂