S'mores
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Toasty, gooey, chocolatey classic campfire dessert with molten marshmallow and rich milk chocolate sandwiched between crisp graham crackers, made in minutes over open heat.
Ingredients
Steps
Prep fire and ingredients
Set up a safe campfire, fire pit, or tabletop propane fire 30 minutes before cooking, letting wood logs burn down to glowing red embers with no tall, leaping flames (target heat level: medium indirect heat, approximately 190°C/375°F measured at grill grate height). Break all graham cracker sheets along their perforations into 8 equal square pieces, and split milk chocolate bars into 4 equal 30g segments, arranging all ingredients on a platter within easy reach of the fire.
Skewer marshmallows securely
Insert one long, clean metal skewer (or wooden skewer soaked in cold water for 30 minutes to prevent burning) lengthwise through the center of each large marshmallow, pushing it 2/3 of the way up the marshmallow so it sits securely without sliding. Do not pierce all the way through the far end of the marshmallow to prevent molten marshmallow from oozing off the skewer as it cooks.
Toast marshmallows evenly
Hold the skewered marshmallows 8-10cm (3-4 inches) above the glowing embers, not directly in open flame, rotating the skewer slowly and constantly for 45-60 seconds total. Cook until the marshmallow exterior is deep golden brown, puffed to 1.5x its original size, and soft and molten all the way to the center; cook for an extra 15 seconds if you prefer a charred, crisp exterior.
Prep graham cracker bases
While marshmallows finish toasting, lay out 4 of the graham cracker squares on a heat-safe serving platter, placing one 30g milk chocolate segment flat on top of each graham cracker base. Set the platter 30cm (1 foot) from the fire edge for 1 minute to let ambient heat slightly soften the chocolate for smoother melting.
Sandwich hot marshmallows
As soon as each marshmallow is fully toasted, hold the skewer directly over a chocolate-topped graham cracker base, and use the remaining 4 plain graham cracker squares to gently press down on the top of the hot marshmallow while pulling the skewer free, sliding the molten marshmallow directly onto the chocolate. Apply light, even pressure to the top graham cracker for 10 seconds to let the marshmallow’s heat melt the chocolate into a smooth, gooey layer.
Rest and serve warm
Let the assembled s'mores rest for 30 seconds after sandwiching to allow the chocolate to fully melt and the marshmallow to cool slightly to a safe eating temperature, to avoid burning your mouth on the molten filling. Serve immediately while still warm, gooey, and soft.
Tips
2.If no outdoor fire is available, make s'mores indoors by toasting marshmallows over a medium-low gas stove burner, or bake assembled s'mores on a lined tray at 200°C/400°F for 3 minutes until marshmallows are puffed.
3.Customize your s'mores by swapping plain milk chocolate for salted dark chocolate, peanut butter cups, or caramel-filled chocolate, or adding a thin slice of strawberry for a fresh, fruity twist.
OMG, made these for our annual family camping trip last weekend and they were SUCH a hit! I swapped regular milk chocolate for cookies and cream bars for half the batch and people went crazy for it. My 7 year old said it’s the “best dessert ever” which is high praise coming from a kid who only eats goldfish and popsicles. 10/10, will make every camping trip from now on.
Super easy recipe, total no brainer for our last minute fire pit hang with neighbors. Only note is that toasting the marshmallow super slow over low embers instead of open flame gives you that perfectly melty center without burning the outside to a crisp. Game changer tip if you hate charred marshmallow like me!
Made these with my roommates on our dorm roof fire pit (don’t tell RA lmao) and they hit so hard. We didn’t have graham crackers so we used cinnamon toast crunch cereal bars and it was elite. 10 minute cook time is no cap, we had a whole batch done in no time between talking about midterms.
Brought all the fixings for these to our neighborhood potluck last week and the s’mores station was empty in 20 minutes! I set out different chocolate options—dark, milk, even salted caramel—and let people build their own. So easy, no fancy prep needed, everyone was asking where I got the idea.
Wait I always thought s’mores were just for actual campfires but we made these over our tabletop propane fire pit on the apartment patio last night and they were exactly like the ones I had as a kid at summer camp! No fancy ingredients, zero stress, my partner ate 4 in a row lmao. Why did I wait so long to make these at home?
Super easy, my 10 year old was able to make these almost entirely by herself during our post-game cookout for the team. Only reason it’s not 5 stars is that a couple of the kids got marshmallow all over my patio furniture, but that’s not the recipe’s fault tbh. Will definitely make again, just gonna bring wet wipes next time.
Great base recipe! I swapped in vegan marshmallows, dairy free chocolate, and gluten free graham crackers for my friends with dietary restrictions and nobody could tell the difference. Super adaptable for different diets which I love for group events.
Tried these on our last backpacking trip and they were the perfect end to a long day of hiking. I pre-portioned the graham crackers and chocolate into snack bags ahead of time so we didn’t have to haul full boxes up the trail, which made setup at camp so fast. SO much better than the sad energy bars we usually bring for dessert.
Made these for our Fourth of July backyard party and they were the star of the show! I put out red white and blue sprinkles, crushed pretzels, and even mini marshmallow bits for people to add on top. The adults loved them as much as the kids, which I was not expecting.
This was my first time ever making s’mores on a recent camping trip with my partner’s family and I was so nervous I’d mess it up! The recipe was so straightforward, I didn’t burn a single marshmallow (okay, one, but I ate that one before anyone saw). Super easy, total confidence builder for a camping newbie like me.
So good, but I have a major sweet tooth so I added a thin layer of Nutella on one of the graham crackers before adding the chocolate and toasted marshmallow. Literally life changing, I will never make a regular s’more again. It adds that extra hazelnut kick that makes it feel fancy even though it takes 2 extra seconds.
Made these for my kids’ last bonfire and I told them s’more jokes the whole time: “Why don’t s’mores ever win races? Because they’re always graham-cracking under pressure!” They booed me but ate 3 s’mores each so I think I won. Recipe was super easy, zero fuss, perfect for a lazy weekend night in the yard.
Made these in the fire pit at our cabin over ski weekend last month and they were the perfect warm treat after freezing on the slopes all day. We used dark chocolate instead of milk for a richer flavor and it cut the sweetness perfectly, especially with a mug of hot cocoa on the side. 10/10, will be a staple on all our winter trips from now on.
Love that this recipe uses stuff I already have in my pantry most of the time! No fancy expensive ingredients, no complicated steps, just a quick, delicious treat that feels special. I made these on a random Tuesday night when my kids were bored and it turned the whole night around, no advance planning needed.
Wait I run a small dessert food truck and I tested this recipe for a pop-up camping themed event we did last weekend and we sold out in 2 hours! We added an option to add a slice of cooked bacon on the s’more for a salty sweet twist and people went absolutely wild for it. Who knew such a simple classic could be such a huge seller?
It poured rain on our camping trip last weekend so we couldn’t get a campfire going, so we made these in the oven on a baking sheet when we got home and they were just as good! Broiled the marshmallows for 30 seconds, sandwiched them with the chocolate and graham, and it hit exactly the same. No campfire required if the weather ruins your plans!
Made these with my group of 8 year old campers last week and it was chaotic but so fun. The recipe was easy enough for the kids to help assemble (with supervision around the fire, obviously) and every single kid asked for seconds. I even had a couple campers say they were gonna teach their parents how to make them when they got home.
I have a kid with a severe nut allergy and I love that this recipe is so easy to adapt to be totally nut free as long as you use certified nut free graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. We made these for his cub scout campout and he didn’t have to sit out dessert time for once, which meant the world to both of us.