Easy S'mores Nachos

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If you love the gooey, chocolatey magic of classic s’mores but don’t have a campfire handy, these easy s’mores nachos are such a fun treat to make at home. They’re made with layers of graham crackers, a simple milk chocolate sauce, and plenty of toasted marshmallows for that cozy oven smores flavor.

This is one of those dessert nachos recipes that feels playful and nostalgic, but it is also incredibly easy to throw together last minute. You can make it in a round cake pan for a thick, scoopable dessert or use a small sheet pan for more of a classic nachos-style presentation. Either way, it’s melty, sweet, and perfect for movie nights, girls’ nights, family dessert, or anytime you want something fun without a lot of effort.

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Ingredients

6 full graham cracker sheets, broken into squares and rough pieces
1 cup milk chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
2 to 2 ½ cups mini marshmallows
Optional: ¼ cup extra milk chocolate chips, for sprinkling
Optional: extra graham cracker pieces or crumbs, for topping

How to Make S’mores Nachos

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan. For easier cleanup, you can line the pan with foil first and grease the foil. You can also use a lined quarter sheet pan for a thinner, more classic dessert nachos style.

2. Break the graham crackers into squares or rough pieces. Arrange them in the pan in a mostly even layer, overlapping slightly and filling in gaps with smaller pieces. You want the base to look layered and a little rustic, like nachos, rather than perfectly flat.

graham crackers spread in a single layer in a round pan

3. Make the chocolate sauce. Add the milk chocolate chips and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 15- to 20-second bursts, stirring well between each one, until the chocolate is mostly melted and smooth. If a few small pieces remain, keep stirring instead of microwaving longer so the chocolate does not overheat.

4. Drizzle the warm chocolate sauce over the graham crackers.

5. Sprinkle the optional extra chocolate chips over the top, if using. Add the mini marshmallows evenly over the graham crackers and chocolate.

chocolate spread over graham crackers in a round pan

mini marshmallows spread over graham crackers and chocolate

6. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the marshmallows are puffed and the chocolate is melty.

7. Turn the oven to broil and broil for 30 to 90 seconds, watching constantly, until the marshmallows are golden brown.

8. Remove from the oven. Add extra graham cracker pieces or crumbs on top if desired. Serve warm.

Pro Tips

Prepare the graham cracker layer before making the chocolate sauce. The sauce is easiest to drizzle when it is nice and warm warm, so it helps to have everything ready before you melt the chocolate.
Watch the broiler closely. Marshmallows can go from perfectly golden to burned very quickly, so stay right by the oven while they toast.
Use a round cake pan for a thicker, scoopable version. This makes the s’mores nachos feel almost like a cozy s’mores dip and works really well if you are serving them straight from the pan.
Use a quarter sheet pan for a more classic nachos-style dessert. A full-size sheet pan may make this amount look too spread out unless you double the recipe.
Serve right away. These oven smores are best when the marshmallows are warm and gooey and the chocolate is still soft.

FAQs

Can I use any sized pan?

Yes, you can use a few different pan sizes for these s’mores nachos. An 8- or 9-inch round cake pan works well for a thicker, scoopable version, while a quarter sheet pan will give you a more classic dessert nachos style. If you use a half sheet pan, you will need to at least double the recipe so the graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows do not look too spread out.

Can I use semisweet chocolate chips?

Yes. Milk chocolate chips have a more classic s’mores flavor, but if you only have semisweet chocolate chips, they can totally work! I like to use heavy cream (and maybe like 3-4 tablespoons) instead of butter when making a ganache with semisweet chocolate, but butter will work too!

Should I line the pan with foil?

Foil is optional. It can help with cleanup, especially if you are worried about melted marshmallows sticking to the pan. Just be sure to lightly grease the foil. If you are serving the s’mores nachos directly from the pan, you can also skip the foil and simply grease the pan.

Can I make these ahead of time?

These s’mores nachos are best served right after baking. You can break the graham crackers, measure the marshmallows, and measure the chocolate chips ahead of time, but wait to assemble and bake until you are ready to serve.

How do I serve dessert nachos?

Serve them warm with small plates, forks, or extra graham crackers for scooping. The graham cracker pieces on the bottom soften slightly under the chocolate and marshmallows, while the top stays gooey and toasted.

These easy s’mores nachos are such a fun way to enjoy oven smores without a campfire, special equipment, or a complicated recipe. With a graham cracker base, melty milk chocolate sauce, and golden toasted marshmallows, they have all the nostalgic flavor of classic s’mores in a cozy, shareable dessert.

Whether you make them in a round cake pan or spread them out on a small sheet pan, these dessert nachos are perfect for a quick family treat, a casual party dessert, or a sweet girls’ night snack. Serve them warm, grab a spoon or a few extra graham crackers, and enjoy every gooey bite.