No campfire is complete without the iconic trio of fluffy, gooey marshmallows draped in warm chocolate on a crispy graham cracker. People have been asking for “some more” of this classic treat for over fifty years!
24 Delicious Ways to Dress Up a Classic S’more
Published Aug. 12, 2022.
S’mores offer formulaic perfection with every mouthful. But they also leave room to get creative.
Add a salty crunch with crispy bacon bits or chopped peanuts. Spread some preserves on your cracker for a fruity punch and pretty color. Try a mint chocolate bar for an herbal, refreshing twist.
And that's just the beginning. Pick and choose from the following list to hit on those flavors missing in a basic s'more—or lay out a bunch of them and have the ultimate s'mores buffet. Whether you wait for a perfect golden-brown or go right for the flaming charred marshmallow, there are options for all tastes and occasions.
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Add-Ons
- Pretzels
- Coconut shavings
- Potato chips
- Chopped peanuts
- Crispy bacon bits
- Strawberry or banana slices
Spreads
S'mores Bars
An indoor version of the iconic campfire treat that one taster called "one of the best desserts I've ever had."Chocolate Swaps
- York Peppermint Patties
- Andes Mints
- Ghirardelli squares (caramel-filled, raspberry-filled, or salted dark chocolate)
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Cookies-and-cream chocolate bar
Upgraded Marshmallows
- Flavored marshmallows
- Homemade Marshmallows
- Peeps
The Perfect Cookie
The definitive hardbound go-to resource for any cookie or bar you could imagine making, based on 25 years of experience in the pursuit of the perfect cookie recipes.Graham Cracker Substitutes
- Coffee Toffee Cookies
- Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies (minus the filling)
- Speculoos cookies
- Rice Krispies Treats
- Cinnamon graham crackers
- Saltines
- Ritz Crackers
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