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Gooey S’mores Rolls Recipe

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Gooey S’mores Rolls are a delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, featuring a rich chocolate and graham cracker filling topped with a fluffy meringue. Soft, sweet, and packed with classic s’mores flavors, these rolls are perfect for a cozy dessert or special breakfast treat.

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
  • 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 (divided)

Instructions

  1. Dough Preparation: In a stand mixer, combine lukewarm milk, lukewarm water, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour. Add melted unsalted butter and salt. Mix until well combined.
  2. Kneading and Rising: Switch to the hook attachment and knead the dough for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 15 minutes to rise slightly.
  3. Filling Preparation: In a saucepan over low-medium heat, whisk together the cocoa powder, heavy whipping cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and granulated sugar. Add melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and well combined, then remove from heat. Allow the filling to cool before mixing in the graham cracker crumbs.
  4. Assembly: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 10” x 16” rectangle. Brush the dough evenly with melted butter, then spread the cooled chocolate filling over it, leaving the edges clear. Sprinkle additional graham cracker crumbs on top. Roll the dough tightly lengthwise, then slice into 8-10 pieces. Arrange the slices evenly in a greased baking pan.
  5. Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-28 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes before proceeding to the topping.
  6. Meringue Topping Preparation: In a double boiler, combine the egg whites and granulated sugar. Whisk continuously until the mixture is warm and the sugar has dissolved completely. Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. During beating, add the cream of tartar, salt, and vanilla extract gradually.
  7. Finalizing Rolls: Spread the prepared meringue evenly over the baked rolls. Use a kitchen torch or place under the broiler briefly to toast the meringue until it turns a light golden brown. Serve warm for the best gooey texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk and water are lukewarm—not too hot—to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • Allow the filling to cool before spreading to prevent melting the butter in the dough.
  • If you don’t have a kitchen torch, use the broiler setting in your oven to toast the meringue, watching closely to avoid burning.
  • Room temperature egg whites whip up better for the meringue topping.
  • This recipe yields 8-10 rolls, perfect for sharing or enjoying over a couple of days.

Keywords: s'mores rolls, chocolate rolls, dessert rolls, meringue topping, sweet rolls, baked dessert, homemade rolls

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