Camping will always be one of our favorite summer pastimes, and nothing gets us in the mood for the great outdoors quite like toasted marshmallows—especially when those marshmallows are paired with chocolate and graham crackers. This iconic combination, commonly known as “s’mores” dates all the way back to the 1920s, when they first appeared in a Girl Scout camping manual. Today, the treat is still widely enjoyed as it was originally created but has also served as a source of inspiration for many home bakers and food bloggers. Read on for some of our favorite s’mores recipes:
S’mores Cookies
The one downside to traditional s’mores is how easily they fall apart, but with these cookies by Spoon Fork Bacon, you don’t have to worry about losing any gooey, chocolatey goodness. They’re packed with s’mores ingredients inside a rich, buttery, brown sugar cookie batter that tastes just like a graham cracker.
S’mores Ice Cream
Cool down with this decadent, chocolatey ice cream recipe by Short Stack Kitchen. It’s easy to make with just six ingredients and can be prepared without an ice cream maker. Be sure to toast the marshmallows before mixing them in for an extra campfire-y flavor.
Vegan S’mores Bars
Good luck eating just one of these bad boys—chocolate chunks, chocolate chips, and marshmallows make themselves right at home on top of a buttery graham cracker crust for an ooey-gooey treat that tastes as good as it looks. This recipe from Purely Kaylie is 100% vegan, and can easily be made gluten-free with a few simple substitutions.
