12 S'mores Recipes that Dress Up This Classic Summer Favorite (2024)

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These s'mores recipes are deliciously sweet twists on the classic summertime favorite, and you can enjoy them any time of year.

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Sheena Chihak, RD

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Sheena Chihak, RD

Sheena Chihak is a registered dietitian, former food editor and current edit lead for BHG with over 17 years of writing and editing experience for both print and digital.

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Updated on April 27, 2023

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Ooey-gooey s'mores aren't just for the campfire anymore. Sticky, sweet, and oh, so delicious, you can enjoy the summertime favorite any time of the year with our delicious twists on traditional s'mores recipes. Your childhood self will be amazed at how tasty the chocolate and marshmallow treats are inside a frozen cake or brownie recipe.

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Soft S'more Cookies

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Craving s'mores but don't want to light the fire pit? Dare we say it, but our marshmallow, chocolate, and graham cracker-dusted chocolate chip cookies just might be an even better version of the classic summer treat.

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Frosty S'mores Bars

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If you think all s'mores recipes are warm and melty, this chilly version will change your mind. The decadent frozen dessert features two (yes, two!) types of ice cream, hot fudge topping, marshmallow creme, and mini marshmallows. Our mouths are watering just thinking about it.

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White Chocolate and Jam S'mores

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New flavors transform the traditional recipe into a showstopping affair with this easy s'mores recipe made in the oven. Rich and creamy white chocolate and fruity blackberry jam add an air of elegance to the campfire sweet.

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Toasted S'mores co*cktail

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The secret to our s'mores-inspired co*cktail lies in the ice. We've smoked the ice cubes to add extra campfire flavor to every sip. The secret: Smoke the ice in a pan until it melts, then refreeze the water.

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Copycat S'mores Cookies

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When Girl Scout cookie season ends, and you finish the last box, try making a copycat version of the s'mores cookie until they return. A homemade honey-wheat cookie serves as the base before getting a smear of marshmallow icing and doused in melted chocolate. Keep these beauties layered between waxed paper in an airtight container in the fridge to prevent melting.

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S'mores Cake

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Want a delicious s'mores recipe to feed the whole family? This is the cake for you. Instead of chocolate bars, we've whipped up an airy chocolate cake and baked it over a graham cracker crust. The homemade marshmallow frosting gives each slice the perfect sweet bite.

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Strawberry Banana S'mores

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Fresh fruit, such as sweet strawberries and banana slices, amp up the fun factor in these tasty s'mores. Bonus: Each treat is ready after just 15 seconds in the microwave. Talk about a simple and delicious no-bake dessert.

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Chocolate Revel S'mores Tart

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Mimic your favorite summer delight with our impressive s'mores tart. The traditional ingredients (chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers) find a home in this showstopping dessert recipe.

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Campfire S'mores Bread Pudding

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Wow your friends and family with sweet bread pudding turned s'mores! Use hot dog buns as the base, then pour marshmallows, chocolate, and a milk mixture over the rest. Both adults and kids will love the campground-inspired treat.

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S'more Fondue

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Don't let the sweltering heat ruin your plans for toasty s'mores. Put your milk chocolate and marshmallows in a slow cooker for a super fun s'mores dip. The kids will have a blast dipping fluffy marshmallows into the rich and melty chocolate.

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Inside-Out S'mores Brownies

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Decadent brownies meet s'mores in our potluck-perfect recipe. In less than 30 minutes, you'll have a chocolaty treat that's better than any brownie you'd make from a box mix.

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Cool the pan completely on a wire rack before removing and cutting into bars.

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Frozen S'mores Cake

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The corner ice cream shop's got nothing on this masterful s'mores recipe, complete with homemade almond-graham cracker crust, layers of coffee and dulce de leche ice cream, and delicious broiled marshmallow and chocolate topping.

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FAQs

Which cracker is best for smores? ›

Biscuits: For the biscuit layer, Graham Crackers are recommended when it comes to s'mores, however they are very hard to come by in Australia. Instead of America's trusty Graham Cracker, use Digestive or Wheatmeal Biscuits, Granita Biscuits or any other plain, sweet biscuit (try the Arnott's range).

What chocolate is best for smores? ›

Milk chocolate is a classic choice for s'mores. It has a sweet and creamy flavor that complements marshmallows and graham crackers. Dark chocolate is a must for those who prefer a richer and less sweet flavor. It provides a slightly bitter contrast to the sweetness of the marshmallows and graham crackers.

Is S'mores a summer food? ›

Like savoring a slice of watermelon, licking popsicles, and eating dozens of hot dogs, making s'mores is a summertime classic.

What should be in a s'mores bar? ›

With a s'mores bar, go crazy and offer your family and friends ginger snaps, chocolate chip cookies, sea-salt dark chocolate, toffee chips, coconut flakes, Nutella—whatever goes well with marshmallows and cookies. I even put out some Peeps! Heck, pop open a bottle of red wine, while you're at it.

What is the number one snack cracker? ›

Cheez-It Original

Cheez-Its have everything you'd want in a snack cracker. The granules of salt add flavor and also a fun texture. The small enough size makes it easy to grab a ton and stuff your face on your way out the door (late, again).

What does Smore stand for? ›

S'more is a contraction of the phrase "some more". A s'more recipe appeared in a Campfire Marshmallows cookbook in the early 1920s, where it was called a "Graham Cracker Sandwich". The text indicates that the treat was already popular with both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

What food is mostly eaten in summer? ›

"The summer months come with many delicious traditions and foods that people look forward to eating all year—most notably the bounty of peak-season fruits and vegetables, including everything from juicy stone fruits and refreshing watermelon to crunchy sweet corn and lush tomatoes.

Are S'mores healthy? ›

S'mores are an iconic America treat, popular at campfires and bonfires. But they can be high in sugar and low in nutrients. This s'mores dip recipe is a healthy take on the classic chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker dessert.

What is Hershey S'mores? ›

HERSHEY'S S'mores are a classic, crowd-pleasing treat! Stack your graham crackers, HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Candy Bars and marshmallows together to create S'mores of all kinds.

What crackers can replace graham crackers? ›

Go with speculoos or crisp ginger snaps for a spicy kick that works well with cheesecake or cream pies, vanilla wafers or animal crackers if you want something more subtle, or chocolate wafers or even Oreo cookies for something dark and chocolate-y.

Can you substitute Ritz crackers for graham crackers? ›

Use Ritz crackers instead of graham crackers for a Ritz Cracker Pie Crust Recipe. Fill with your favorite filing! Friends, when you run out of graham crackers, grab a couple sleeves of Ritz crackers!

What type of crackers are graham crackers? ›

Graham crackers are a type of semi-sweet whole wheat cookie flavored with hints of honey and cinnamon. While store-bought graham crackers are perfectly acceptable in s'mores or pie crusts, homemade graham crackers can bring a more nuanced dimension to this classic dessert.

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