It doesn't matter the weather or the circumstances, one of my kids' favorite treats are S'mores. While they prefer the typical combo of graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate, the variations are endless and campfire, grill, oven, and microwave all offer their own methods for enjoying a delicious treat.
Read on for some ideas, and if you have a great recipe or link we should add to our list, send me an email at alisonw@macaronikid.com.
Campfire S'mores
Lebanon Macaroni Kid families agree that s'mores are a staple to a successful camping trip. We all know the traditional method of roasting your marshmallows on a stick, then slapping them in between the chocolate and graham crackers.
But, you can also mix it up with this skillet version or use waffle cones for your gooey candy creation.
One of our local moms shared her family loves Campfire Nachos. The directions she follows from Pinterest are: Fill a tin pan with marshmallows and chocolate chips. Melt over the campfire. Add Reese’s pieces, or any other candy you prefer. Scoop with graham crackers.
No campfire? No worries! Many of these ideas can also be done on the grill or even on the stove in your kitchen!
Here are some other great s'mores ideas to make at home!
S'mores on the Grill
As we mentioned some of the campfire recipes above will work on the grill, but Weber also has one for s'mores packets on its website.
Sweeten the flavor with these grilled peach s'mores or surprise the kids with this grilled s'mores pizza.
S'mores in the Kitchen
Here's a basic step-by-step guide to s'mores in the oven. Mix it up with this s'mores dip in the oven or Golden Grahams S'mores from Betty Crocker.
Break out the microwave for s'mores in a cup with this recipe from Hershey's. Have you ever tried S'mores with Peeps? That's a great one to save for Easter!
Instead of a hot melty treat, give this s'mores cheeseball recipe a try on a hot summer night.
Want a few more ideas? I was drooling over this article with 15 different creative s'mores recipes!
