It’s easy to understand why chocolate and marshmallow sandwiched between two graham crackers is such a popular campfire food. It’s also easy — and, more importantly, fun — to explore new melty, messy combinations or to fine tune the original recipe to perfection. Before you get the coals going, check out our tips and pick up a few more indulgent ingredients.
Roast Marshmallows the Right Way
The heart of traditional s’mores is the marshmallow. Some people prefer theirs black on the outside and gooey on the inside, others like theirs barely browned. Getting an evenly crisp and golden-brown marshmallow is easy. It just takes a little patience and these simple steps.
- Find a good stick – look for one that’s a little green so it doesn’t burn and that’s sturdy enough to support a marshmallow or two.
- Roast 4’’-8’’ above the coals – don’t hold it in the flames.
- Rotate – give it a quarter turn every 15-20 seconds, or if you’re truly attentive, turn slowly and constantly.
- Let it cool – we know it looks great, but wait until the temperature drops a few degrees before biting in.
Bonus Tips
- Push a square of chocolate inside of the marshmallow for an extra melty surprise, or
- Slide a caramel candy on the stick above your marshmallow. As the marshmallow softens, carefully slide it up to cover the candy.
Even More S’mores
One of the best things about s’mores is the amount of experimentation you can do with them. Why not replace the graham cracker with chocolate-covered cookies or ice cream cone pieces? You can swap out the Hershey’s bar for your favorite candy bar or fill it with peanut butter or slices of fruit. S’mores are simple enough that you can mix and match ingredients in countless ways. Pick and choose bases and fillings as you see fit…
Or try these fun smore’s recipe ideas.
Chocolate Chip Cookie S’mores
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Hershey's Chocolate bar pieces
- Giant Eagle Marshmallow
Peanut Butter & Jelly S’mores
- Creamy peanut butter
- Jelly or jam of your choice
- Giant Eagle Marshmallow
- Honey Maid Graham crackers
Chocolate-Covered Fruit S’mores
- Strawberry, banana or other fruit slices of your choice
- Giant Eagle Marshmallow
- Honey Maid Graham crackers
Hazelnut S’mores
- Hazelnut spread
- Giant Eagle Marshmallow
- Honey Maid Graham crackers
S’moreo S’mores
- Oreo® cookies
- Chocolate bar pieces
- Giant Eagle Marshmallow
Peanut Butter Cup S’Mores
- Reese's Peanut butter cup
- Giant Eagle Marshmallow
- Honey Maid Graham crackers
Eggo® S’mores
- Eggo Mini waffles
- Hershey's Chocolate bar pieces
- Giant Eagle Marshmallow
S’mores Indoors
Don’t let rainy days stop you from enjoying s’mores all summer. You can make s’mores in the oven or the microwave. If you’re using the oven, preheat it to 400° and put half of your graham cracker squares on a baking sheet. Top them with your chocolate pieces and marshmallows and let them bake until the marshmallows are as brown as you like. Then take them out and add the other cracker halves. In the microwave, put your cracker, chocolate and marshmallow on a paper towel or plate and zap it for a few seconds, then top with the other cracker.
Check out some more of our favorite ways to enjoy s’mores:
