Gooey S'mores Rolls
Deliciously gooey rolls filled with chocolate and graham cracker goodness, topped with a light meringue for a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 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 Ingredients
- 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 You can use cheap ones.
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
Dough Preparation
- Combine lukewarm milk, water, sugar, and yeast; let it sit until slightly foamy.
- Mix in flour, salt, and 2 tbsp butter; knead until smooth and elastic.
- Rest until doubled (about 1 hour).
Filling Preparation
- Mix cocoa powder, graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips, and remaining melted butter into a spreadable paste.
- Taste and adjust as needed.
Assembly
- Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly and slice into rounds (1.5–2 inches).
- Place into greased pan.
Baking
- Bake at 350°F until golden around the edges and the centers look tender (20–25 minutes).
Meringue Topping
- Whip egg whites with granulated sugar, cream of tartar, salt, and vanilla until glossy peaks form.
- Pipe or dollop onto hot rolls and torch or broil briefly for color.
Finalizing Rolls
- Let them cool slightly so the centers set but remain gooey; serve warm.
Notes
You can prepare these rolls ahead of time by refrigerating assembled rolls overnight or freezing unbaked ones. Yeast requires proper temperature for best results.