🍫 Easy S’mores Cobbler Recipe

All the gooey campfire flavor — baked into one ridiculously easy dessert!

This S’mores Cobbler combines rich chocolate pudding, buttery graham crackers, and toasted marshmallows into a cozy, crowd-pleasing treat that tastes like summer nostalgia in a pan. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or when you’re craving something sweet and chocolatey without a campfire in sight.

🍽 Recipe Card

Servings: 8–10
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Dietary Tags: Kid-Friendly | Comfort Dessert | Easy Baking

✅ Ingredients

For the Cobbler Base

• 1 (5 oz) box cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix

• 3 cups whole milk

• 1 sleeve graham crackers, roughly broken into pieces

• 2 cups mini marshmallows

• 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips (or chopped Hershey’s bars)

• 2 Tbsp butter, melted

Optional Toppings

• Crushed graham cracker crumbs (for crunch)

• Extra chocolate drizzle or caramel sauce

🔢 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or similar-sized pan.

2️⃣ Cook the Pudding
In a saucepan, whisk together pudding mix and milk.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.

3️⃣ Assemble the Layers
In the prepared dish, layer half the graham crackers, half the chocolate chips, and half the marshmallows.
Pour the warm pudding over these layers.

4️⃣ Top It Off
Add the remaining graham crackers, chocolate chips, and marshmallows.
Drizzle melted butter evenly over the top for extra golden flavor.

5️⃣ Bake
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the marshmallows are puffed and golden brown.

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
Let cool slightly (it’ll be molten-hot inside!), then serve warm with a spoon.
Optional: top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

💡 Quick Tips

• Use cook-and-serve pudding, not instant — the warm base helps melt the chocolate and soften the graham crackers perfectly.

• For a s’mores skillet version, bake in a cast-iron pan for rustic presentation.

• Want a twist? Swap chocolate pudding for peanut butter or cookies-and-cream pudding mix.

🌟 Introduction

This Easy S’mores Cobbler is everything you love about campfire s’mores — melted chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and graham cracker goodness — but made oven-friendly for any time of year.
It’s an effortless, no-fuss dessert that satisfies that chocolate-marshmallow craving in under 40 minutes.

Think of it as the cozy, family-style cousin to your favorite campfire classic.

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

Step 1 – Build the Base

Cook the chocolate pudding until it thickens — this forms the gooey, molten chocolate center of your cobbler.

Step 2 – Layer the Goodness

Start with graham crackers, then chocolate chips and marshmallows — the pudding will soak through them as it bakes, creating irresistible layers of texture.

Step 3 – Bake to Toasted Perfection

Those marshmallows should be golden brown and melty — the ultimate “toasted” finish without the campfire smoke.

🍫 Ingredient Details & Substitutions

• Chocolate Pudding Mix: Cook-and-serve is key — instant pudding won’t thicken properly in the oven.

• Milk: Whole milk gives the richest flavor; 2% works fine too.

• Chocolate Chips: Milk chocolate for classic s’mores flavor, or semisweet for a deeper cocoa taste.

• Marshmallows: Mini melt more evenly, but large ones torn in half work too.

• Butter: Adds richness and helps toast the topping evenly.

Substitutions:

• Use gluten-free graham crackers for a GF version.

• Add Reese’s cups or Nutella between layers for a chocolate-peanut butter twist.

🍽️ Serving & Variations

Serving Ideas:

• Serve warm with ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of hot fudge.

• For parties, spoon into individual ramekins and broil for 1 minute before serving.

Flavor Variations:

• S’mores Brownie Cobbler: Add a layer of brownie batter beneath the pudding.

• Rocky Road Cobbler: Add nuts and caramel drizzle on top.

• Mocha S’mores: Stir a teaspoon of espresso powder into the pudding for a coffee twist.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.

• Reheat: Warm in the microwave for 30 seconds or in the oven at 325°F until gooey again.

• Freeze: Best enjoyed fresh — freezing may alter texture of marshmallows.

🧮 Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

Calories: 325 kcal | Carbs: 42 g | Fat: 16 g | Protein: 5 g | Sugar: 30 g

Allergens: Dairy, Gluten.

❓ FAQs

Q: Can I use instant pudding mix?
A: No — instant pudding won’t thicken properly for this cobbler.

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: You can prep the pudding and assemble layers, but bake right before serving for the best texture.

Q: What if I don’t have chocolate chips?
A: Substitute chopped chocolate bars or chunks — classic Hershey’s works great!

❤️ Story Behind the Recipe

This recipe started as a quick way to bring the fun of campfire s’mores indoors on a rainy day. One box of pudding later, and it became a family favorite — gooey, chocolatey, and way less messy than real s’mores. It’s now my go-to dessert when I want that nostalgic, “toasted marshmallow happiness” with zero effort.

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