Gooey, golden, and packed with melty caramel-filled chocolate—your favorite campfire treat, baked to perfection.
Skip the firepit—Oven-Baked Caramel S’mores Squares bring all the toasted, melty magic indoors. Built on whole graham crackers and loaded with caramel-stuffed chocolate and golden marshmallows, these bars bake up gooey and golden in one easy pan. Oven-baked s’mores have officially become the dessert of the summer.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Gooey layers of caramel, chocolate, and toasted marshmallow
- Easy oven-baked method—no campfire needed
- Melts together in one pan for minimal mess
- Fun and kid-friendly summer dessert
- Crispy graham cracker base adds the perfect crunch
Ingredient Notes
Graham Crackers – Use classic honey grahams for that perfect s’mores flavor
Caramel Hershey’s Bars – These melt beautifully and add a gooey caramel twist to traditional s’mores.
Marshmallows – Mini marshmallows toast evenly and melt into the chocolate. Large ones can be snipped in half if that’s what you have.
Before You Bake
- Break the graham crackers to fit your pan in an even layer—they don’t need to be perfect, just cover the bottom well.
- Use parchment or foil to line the pan so the gooey caramel and marshmallow don’t stick as they bake.
Oven-Baked Caramel S’mores Squares
Ingredients
- About 8–10 graham cracker full sheets/around 16 squares (enough to line the bottom of the dish)
- 3–4 Hershey’s Caramel Bars, broken into pieces (if you use the s’mores-style, they come in half bars)
- 3 cups marshmallows
- Optional: Extra milk chocolate chips and flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place graham cracker squares in a single layer to cover the bottom of the pan. Break smaller pieces to fit the corners.
- Distribute the chopped Hershey’s Caramel bars evenly across the crackers. I broke mine into quarters.
- Top with a generous layer of marshmallows followed by milk chocolate chips.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, just until the marshmallows puff up and turn golden brown. Watch closely near the end so they don’t over-toast.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes if you want cleaner bars—or dig in while warm for that ultra-gooey, fork-and-plate situation.
- Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.
FAQ
Can I use regular Hershey’s bars instead of caramel-filled?
Yes, classic milk chocolate works just as well. The caramel version just adds extra gooey richness.
Do I need to toast the marshmallows separately?
Nope! They’ll toast right in the oven. For an extra golden top, switch to broil for the last 1–2 minutes—just watch closely.
How do I keep the graham crackers from shifting?
Press them gently into the pan and add toppings evenly so everything melts and binds together as it bakes.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! They’re best within 1–2 days but can be stored in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.
Can I use a different kind of chocolate or add candy?
Totally—try chopped peanut butter cups, Rolos, or chocolate chunks for fun variations.
Sprinkle of Fun
Make it a full-on indoor campout kind of night—no bugs or smoke required. Set up a blanket fort or pitch a tent right in the living room, grab sleeping bags, and pop on a classic camp movie like The Parent Trap (Lindsay Lohan edition or the original!). Serve up these Oven-Baked Caramel S’mores Squares on paper plates, dim the lights, and cue the flashlight storytelling. It’s the easiest way to bring summer magic indoors.
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