You could say the s’more is the ultimate campfire treat. What would a bonfire be without trying to roast a marshmallow to that perfect browned state, topped off with melted chocolate that always—no matter how perfect your technique—somehow ends up dripping down your fingers? And while some may argue that you can’t beat the original, after uncovering these 15 mouth-watering variations, we have to disagree.
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15 mouth-watering ways to spice up your s’mores
Do the dip
Create a communal s’more with this dipping version. Layer chocolate chips and marshmallows in a cast iron skillet and cook it over the fire until it becomes a browned ooey gooey dip for your graham crackers. Recipe: diana212m.blogspot.ca
Bacon nation
Use up your leftover breakfast bacon by pairing it with your evening campfire. Reheat the bacon on the fire for a salty take on the s’more. Recipe: thekitchn.com
Go gourmet
For a really fancy take on the s’more, serve up some chocolate-dipped strawberries along with your marshmallows. Fancy them up further by using grilled slabs of French bread instead of graham crackers. Recipe: epicurious.com
Cookies and cream
Cookie monsters will love this one. For an extra hit of chocolate, replace your graham crackers with the cookie parts of an Oreo or even two chocolate chip cookies. Recipe: cakespy.com
Better with beer
Ever heard of beer marshmallows? Yes, seriously. But you’ll have to make them from scratch. This obviously makes for far more work than your traditional s’more, but there’s no denying—everything’s better when you add beer. Recipe: howsweeteats.com
Sinful sandwich
Your campfire sandwich press is for more than just lunch. Use marshmallows and chocolate as your filling and you’ve got a s’more sandwich for dessert. Recipe: blisstree.com
Get nutty
Is there any combination better than chocolate and peanut butter? We didn’t think so, which is why replacing your traditional piece of chocolate with a Reese’s peanut butter cup just might be the greatest food invention ever. Recipe: www.inspiredwives.com
Nutella nostalgia
Try swapping your chocolate for Nutella, that hazelnut spread that will bring a bit of childhood nostalgia to your s’more. As an added bonus, it melts faster and easier than a slab of chocolate. But be warned: this one could get messy. Recipe: alaskafromscratch.com
Go minty
Why opt for boring old chocolate when you can go for mint chocolate? Not only is it tasty, but this minty version cuts your classic recipe from three ingredients to two: marshmallows and Thin Mints. (Chocolate-mint Girl Guide cookies will also work.) Recipe: crazyforcrust.com
Irish inspiration
The grown-up version of a s’more brings in a bit of alcohol for late-night campfires after the kids go to bed. Before you roast your marshmallow, dip it in Baileys for an Irish cream-flavoured treat. Recipe: dabblesandbabbles.com
S'more pop
Instead of the typical cookie format, how about keeping your s’more right on the stick? Dip the roasted marshmallow in melted chocolate (keep the bowl fireside so it won’t harden, but remember to stir from time to time), and then roll in graham cracker crumbs for a crumbly s’more pop. Recipe: bestfriendsforfrosting
Sweet and spicy
For a s’more that’s a bit spicy and a whole lot of decadent, replace graham crackers with ginger snaps and use caramel-filled chocolate. Recipe: sunset.com
Go bananas
Take your s’mores to the grill rather than the campfire for this fruity alternative. Instead of using marshmallows, grill some banana slices for a healthier s’more. Recipe: fitnessmagazine.com
Inside out, upside down
Flip tradition on its head and make an inside-out s’more. You’ll need jumbo marshmallows for this one, in order to get enough chocolate and graham cracker goodness. Recipe: the-wilson-world.blogspot.com
Mexican mayhem
Take some inspiration from the south and turn your s’more into a burrito. Replace graham crackers with a tortilla, fill with chocolate and marshmallow, then roll and roast. For more Mexican inspiration, add a dash of cinnamon or cayenne or try spicy chocolate. Recipe: blog.goodsamcamping.com
