Classic Campfire S'mores
You already know s'mores. Everybody does — that's the point of them. There's no secret recipe here, just the two small things that take them from "fine" to "right," and permission to do it however your kids like.
Ingredients
- Graham crackers
- Marshmallows
- Chocolate bars (a few squares each)
- A roasting stick or skewer
Steps
- Put a square or two of chocolate on half a graham cracker and have it ready before the marshmallow comes off the fire — the heat of the marshmallow is what melts the chocolate.
- Roast the marshmallow over coals, not open flame, turning it slowly for an even golden brown. (If your kid wants it set on fire and charred, that's a valid life choice too — there's no wrong answer here.)
- Slide the hot marshmallow onto the chocolate, top with the other graham half, and press gently.
- Wait a few seconds and let the heat melt the chocolate before you eat it. That patience is the whole trick.
Tips & variations
The only two tips
S'mores don't need a recipe, but they do reward two small things: roast the marshmallow slow over coals for an even golden brown instead of a charred outside and cold middle, and have the chocolate waiting so the hot marshmallow actually melts it. That's it. Everything else is preference.
Make it yours
Swap the plain chocolate for a peanut butter cup, use a fudge-striped cookie instead of graham crackers, or add a slice of banana. The classic is classic for a reason, but nobody's grading you.
Common questions
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