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Patriotic S’mores Dip Recipe

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This Patriotic S’mores Dip is a festive and fun twist on the classic campfire treat, perfect for celebrating national holidays like the Fourth of July. Featuring layers of melted semi-sweet chocolate topped with colorful marshmallows decorated with red and blue sanding sugar, this easy-to-make dip is served warm with graham crackers for dipping. It’s visually striking and deliciously gooey, making it a crowd-pleaser at any summer gathering or party.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 16 Large Marshmallows
  • 12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  • Red sanding sugar
  • Blue sanding sugar
  • Graham crackers, for dipping
  • Toothpicks (for dipping marshmallows)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 450°F to prepare for baking the s’mores dip.
  2. Prepare sanding sugar bowls: Fill two small bowls with red and blue sanding sugar. Optionally, prepare a third bowl with white sanding sugar, although the classic look is achieved by leaving some marshmallows plain.
  3. Coat marshmallows with water: Using a toothpick, skewer one marshmallow at a time and dip it fully into water.
  4. Apply colored sugar: Let excess water drip off the marshmallow, then roll it in the red or blue sanding sugar to coat completely.
  5. Create colored marshmallows: Make 3 blue marshmallows and 8 red marshmallows coated with sanding sugar. Set 5 marshmallows plain for the white stripes.
  6. Dry the marshmallows: Let all marshmallows sit for 5 to 10 minutes so the sanding sugar can dry and set firmly.
  7. Cut marshmallows in half: Using clean kitchen scissors, carefully cut each marshmallow (both colored and plain) in half. Clean scissors between colors to maintain neatness.
  8. Prepare chocolate layer: Pour the bag of semi-sweet chocolate morsels into a 1-quart Pyrex or equivalent baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  9. Arrange marshmallows on chocolate: Place the halved marshmallows cut-side down on top of the chocolate. Start by arranging the blue marshmallows in the upper-left corner to mimic the stars section of the American flag.
  10. Create stripes with marshmallows: Use the red and white marshmallows to form alternating stripes across the remaining surface of the dish.
  11. Bake the dip: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the marshmallows are puffed up and lightly golden on top.
  12. Serve immediately: Remove from the oven and serve warm with graham crackers for dipping.

Notes

  • To keep the marshmallow colors vivid, avoid overheating them during baking.
  • Cutting marshmallows in half ensures easier dipping and perfectly sized pieces for the s’mores dip.
  • Allow the coated marshmallows enough time to dry to prevent sugar from falling off in the oven.
  • You can substitute the Pyrex dish size as long as it roughly holds 1 quart and provides a similar surface area.
  • Use clean scissors and wipe blades between cutting colors for a clean presentation.
  • This recipe is best served fresh and warm for the gooey texture.

Keywords: Patriotic s'mores dip, 4th of July dessert, s'mores dip, holiday dessert, marshmallow chocolate dip

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