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Anatomy of a S’More

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Take your s’mores to the next level with this step-by-step guide for budding campground gourmets.

How to Make S'Mores

1. Graham cracker

Even a gourmet s’more needs a good dose of tradition. Feeling rebellious? Grahams come in cinnamon and chocolate too. Just sayin’.

2. Chocolate

Sacred fruit of cacao tree, reserved by the Mayans and Aztecs. Go traditional or get creative. Dark chocolate with chili, salted caramel, mint? Your imagination is the limit.

3. Marshmallow

What’s in it? Let’s not dwell on that. Skewer on the whittled stick or stainless steel road. Place over campfire. Marshmallow catching fire is totally OK. The more burned, the better. Stack and smoosh well.

4. Make it gourmet

Add crispy bacon for a nice smoky crunch. Spread on smooth or crunchy peanut butter. Reach nirvana with chocolate spread and strawberry. Shake it up with lemon curd or apple butter.

Can’t get enough of s’mores? Learn more on The Art and Science of S’Mores.
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  1. Steve Wages

    Show some reverence: take the extra minute or two to toast your marshmallow instead of burning it. Please, I implore you.

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  2. Kristin

    Make it even more gourmet. By making your own marshmallow’s, they are easy (instructions on wiki how) and you can add flavors to your marshmallow like amaretto, Baily’s ,strawberry, chai or coconut.

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  3. JediSmore

    You’re making a rookie mistake by ignoring the proper treatment of the chocolate. The secret to a perfect s’more is to place the graham cracker with a piece of chocolate on a warm stone near the fire while you’re roasting your marshmallow. That way the chocolate is soft and melty when you smash your perfectly roasted marshmallow into your s’more. Your mouth will thank me the next time you make one.

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  4. Carl

    We usually use Reese’s PB Cups instead of standard chocolate bars. Add’s a tasty touch, that’s if you like PB and chocolate together.

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    • Fire Power

      That is what is called a S’meese’s, not a S’More. But still very good.

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  5. Neil Michael John Collins

    S’mores made with Nutella are just amazing, your campfire game will never be the same after you try them

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  6. rosie5548

    I have made the marshmallow’s a couple of times, my granddaughters love to help. My only problem has been keeping them from sticking together. I have used powdered sugar to roll them in but they still stick together. They taste so much better that the store bought ones.

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  7. mandalaymeg

    bacon does not belong in a s’more any more than peas belong in guacamole. defiled! ideally you put a flaming marshmallow atop the chocolate so it gets a bit melty….perfection.

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