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Gooey S’mores Rolls: Your New Favorite Homemade Dessert Recipe

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Gooey S’mores Rolls combine soft, fluffy homemade rolls with a rich chocolate and graham cracker filling, topped with a toasted meringue for a decadent, campfire-inspired dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup Milk (lukewarm)
  • 1/4 cup Water (lukewarm)
  • 2 1/4 tsp Instant Yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (divided)
  • 1 tsp Salt

Filling

  • 1/8 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/8 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/3 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1/4 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (divided)
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (divided)
  • Pinch of Salt

Meringue Topping

  • 2 large Egg Whites (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/8 tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Dough Preparation: In a stand mixer, combine lukewarm milk, lukewarm water, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour. Add the melted unsalted butter and salt. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
  2. Kneading: Attach the hook to your stand mixer and knead the dough for 6-8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes to rise slightly.
  3. Filling Preparation: In a saucepan over low to medium heat, whisk together the cocoa powder, heavy whipping cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and half of the granulated sugar. Add some melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir the mixture continuously until it is smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat and cool slightly, then mix in the graham cracker crumbs.
  4. Assembly: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 10” x 16” rectangle. Brush the surface with melted butter, then spread the cooled chocolate-graham cracker filling evenly over the dough, leaving the edges clear. Sprinkle additional graham cracker crumbs on top. Roll the dough tightly into a log, slice into 8-10 equal pieces, and arrange them in a greased baking pan.
  5. Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-28 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before adding the meringue.
  6. Meringue Topping: Using a double boiler, combine the egg whites and remaining granulated sugar. Whisk continuously until the mixture is warm to the touch and the sugar has dissolved. Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer and beat until stiff peaks form. Add cream of tartar, salt, and vanilla extract during whipping to stabilize and flavor the meringue.
  7. Finalizing Rolls: Spread the prepared meringue evenly on top of the baked rolls. Use a kitchen torch or place the rolls under the oven broiler briefly to toast the meringue until it is golden brown and slightly caramelized. Serve warm for maximum gooey, sweet enjoyment.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk and water are lukewarm to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • Be careful not to overbake the rolls to keep them soft and gooey inside.
  • A kitchen torch provides the best control to toast the meringue evenly without burning.
  • Allow the filling to cool before spreading to prevent melting the dough or making it soggy.
  • Room temperature egg whites whip better, resulting in a more stable and voluminous meringue.

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