How to Make a S'more

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It is unclear who first created this treat, but the earliest s'more ( some more ) recipe can be found in the Girl Scouts handbook of 1927. Tradition also says that these are consumed quickly, prompting further calls for "s'more"! The traditional s'more is made with marshmallows, graham crackers and a few pieces of chocolate. Making your own at the campfire or by microwave is one of the easiest cooking skills there is.

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 5 minutes
  • Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • Graham crackers
  • Whole marshmallows, regular size
  • Chocolate bars, broken into pieces
Method 1
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Making S'mores Over a Fire

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    Start your grill, campfire , or wood fireplace. You can make your s'mores over any sort of fire. Keep in mind, however, that the fuel you use may also influence the flavor of the marshmallow. If you are working outdoors, make sure to follow safety precautions by having water or fire extinguisher near by, and to avoid windy days.
    • If you are making a campfire, be sure to use clean, dry wood, and to properly rein in the fire with a ring of stones. Do not use accelerators.
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    You will end up with two square-shaped graham crackers. This will be enough to make one s'more. One of the halves will be for the bottom of the s'more, and the other half will be for the top.
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    You will need a piece of chocolate that is just a bit smaller than your graham cracker. If you have a large piece of chocolate, then break it into smaller squares.
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    Take a piece of chocolate and set it down on one of the graham cracker squares. The other square should have nothing on it.
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    Skewer the marshmallow and toast it . Carefully insert a clean skewer into the side of the marshmallow. Hold the marshmallow just over the flames and let it roast to your liking. Be sure to rotate the marshmallow so that it cooks evenly.
    • If you are camping and wish to use a stick, be sure to shave the tip into a fine point; this will make it easier to skewer the marshmallow and get rid of any bark.
    • If you are using a metal skewer, make sure that it has a heat-resistant handle so that you don't burn your hand.
    • You can tell if the marshmallow is done if it is golden-brown in color. You can continue roasting it, set it on fire, or remove it from the fire at this point.
  6. Without removing the marshmallow from the skewer, place it on top of the chocolate.
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    Press down on the graham cracker slightly. The hot marshmallow will melt the chocolate and help fuse everything together.
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    Wait a few seconds before serving the s'more. This gives the marshmallow some time to cool down so that it doesn't burn your mouth.
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Making S'mores in an Oven

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  1. You can make s'mores in an oven in two ways: baking and broiling. Baking will take more time, but you will be less likely to burn your marshmallow and chocolate. Broiling will take less time, but you will have to watch your marshmallow and chocolate so that they don't burn.
    • If you choose to bake your marshmallow, preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). [1]
    • If you choose to broil your marshmallow, set the oven to "broil," and let it heat up.
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    You will end up with two graham cracker squares. One will be for the top of the s'more, and the other will be for the bottom.
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    You will need to heat the entire s'more in the oven.
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    The marshmallow will go on one square, and the chocolate will go on the other square. The chocolate should be just a little bit smaller than the graham cracker. If the chocolate is too big, then break it into smaller pieces.
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    Do not put your s'more together just yet; you will be doing that once everything has heated up. Instead, place the baking sheet into the oven. The chocolate will melt a little, and the marshmallow will get toasted.
    • If you are using an oven, heat your marshmallow for three to five minutes. [2]
    • If you are broiling your marshmallow, it may take anywhere between a few seconds to one minutes. [3]
  6. Once both the chocolate and marshmallow have baked to your liking, remove the baking sheet and set it down on a heat-resistant surface. Be sure to use an oven mitt or a potholder to protect your hand against being burnt.
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    Take the graham cracker that has the marshmallow and flip it over onto the graham cracker with the chocolate. Press down on the graham cracker gently, mushing the chocolate and marshmallow together. Remove the s'more from the baking sheet and serve.
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Making S'mores in the Microwave

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    Set one of the halves on a microwave-safe dish, and set the other half aside.
    • Consider placing a paper towel on the plate beneath the graham cracker. It will absorb any moisture that forms and prevent your graham cracker from becoming soggy.
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    Set it flat-side down, so that it does not roll off the graham cracker.
  3. After about 10 to 12 seconds, the marshmallow will begin to poof up. [4] The marshmallow will be soft and gooey inside, but it will not be toasted or golden-brown.
    • Be sure to watch the marshmallow closely—it can get hard in a short amount of time. You may need to take the marshmallow out of your microwave in less than 10 seconds.
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    Once the marshmallow is gooey and soft, take the plate out of the microwave; use a potholder if necessary. Place a piece of chocolate on top of the marshmallow. The piece of chocolate should be roughly the same size as the graham cracker.
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    Press the remaining graham cracker half on top of the chocolate. Wait a few seconds for the chocolate to melt, then serve.
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Making S'mores With Variations

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    You can make your s'more more flavorful by adding a slice or two of fruit to it. Strawberries and bananas taste great when paired with chocolate, but you can also use other types of fruit too, such as raspberries.
    • When making a fruity s'more, add the strawberry or banana slice on the graham cracker, before the chocolate.
    • Consider using chocolate spread instead of hard chocolate. It will help "glue" the fruit to the graham cracker and prevent it from slipping out.
  2. Instead of using plain old milk or dark chocolate, consider using chocolate filled with caramel, mint, or peanut butter instead. You can also use chocolate with ground nuts in it as well.
    • For a cool, wintery spin, use mint-filled chocolate instead of regular chocolate. Switch out the regular graham crackers for chocolate graham crackers.
    • For a unique, salted-caramel flavor, use caramel-filed chocolate and add a strip of fried bacon. If you do not like bacon, you can use salted-caramel chocolate instead.
  3. Marshmallow and chocolate spreads come in a jar, and might be easier to spread across a graham cracker. Most chocolate spreads will also have a slight hazelnut flavor.
    • Consider using chocolate sauce instead of chocolate.
  4. You can substitute the chocolate for other candies, such as peanut butter cups or chocolate-covered wafers. You can also add candy to your s'more.
    • If you like peanut butter, switch the regular chocolate out for a peanut butter cup. Consider adding a banana for more flavor.
    • For an extra creamy flavor, skip the chocolate and replace it with dulce de leche. Use cinnamon graham crackers instead of regular ones.
    • For a unique twist, add a strip of red or black licorice on top of the chocolate just before you set the marshmallow down.
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    Assemble the entire s'more first, then wrap it in a lightly-oiled piece of foil. Fold over the ends of the foil packet to seal the s'more inside. Heat the s'more packet in the coals of a campfire for two to three minutes. Be sure to turn the packet often, then take it out of the fire using a pair of tongs.
    • You can also heat the s'more packet over a grill. Set the temperature to 350°F (177°C).
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    You can use a different type of sweet, honey-cinnamon flavored cracker. You can also use an Oreo cookie (or any other chocolate sandwich cookie). Open the Oreo first, and use the two halves in place of the graham crackers. You can leave the cream filling in, or scrape it out.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Heat-resistant skewer or stick
      • Microwave-safe dish (microwave method)
      • Baking sheet (oven method)

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      References

      1. ↑ Food Network, Indoor S'more Recipe
      2. ↑ Food Network, Indoor S'more Recipe
      3. ↑ Food52.com, How to Make S'mores Without a Fire
      4. ↑ Tablespoon, Microwave S'mores
      5. What's Cooking America, S'mores
      6. The Kitchn, 12 Creative S'mores for a Party
      7. Sunset.com, 11 Delicious S'mores & Camping Desserts

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      If you want to make a S’more over a fire, break a graham cracker in half. Place a piece of chocolate on one half of the graham cracker, then place your marshmallow on a clean skewer. Carefully hold the marshmallow over the fire, turning it slowly until it’s evenly roasted. Once your marshmallow is nicely toasted, place it on top of the chocolate, then place the plain graham cracker on top of the marshmallow, remove the skewer, and enjoy your S’more! To learn how to make S’mores in the oven, keep reading!

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