Ingredients
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 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
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine lukewarm milk and water. Sprinkle yeast and sugar over the liquid and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl mix the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and softened butter and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing cocoa powder, heavy cream, chocolate chips, and graham cracker crumbs in a bowl until combined.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the dough leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log from the long side and cut into 12 equal rolls.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes until golden.
- While baking, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form, then mix in vanilla.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and spread the meringue topping over them, forming soft peaks.
- Return to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the topping is lightly toasted.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving so the filling becomes thick and gooey.
Notes
- Add extra chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate over the finished rolls for a richer dessert.
- Chopped nuts such as almonds or walnuts can be mixed into the filling for added crunch.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the filling before rolling for a deeper sweetness.
- Sprinkle extra graham cracker crumbs over the topping before the final bake for more s’mores flavor.
- Mini marshmallows can be added to the filling to enhance the classic s’mores taste.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
