S'mores

Classic Campfire S'mores

The quintessential American campfire treat: a toasted marshmallow and a square of milk chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers. Traditionally made over an open fire, this version adapts easily to a kitchen broiler.

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Total

10 min

Serves

4

Difficulty

Easy

Recipe ingredients

• •8 whole graham cracker squares, honey-flavored, standard size
• •8 whole large marshmallows, standard or jumbo
• •4 rectangles milk chocolate bar, Hershey's-style, broken into halves to fit the cracker

Steps

1. 1 Build a campfire and let it burn down to glowing embers, or position a kitchen rack 10-12 cm (about 4-5 inches) from a broiler element set to high.
2. 2 For campfire method: Spear a marshmallow on a long roasting stick or skewer and hold it 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) above the embers. Rotate slowly until the outside is golden brown and lightly charred, about 1-3 minutes. The interior should be soft, gooey, and hot all the way through.
3. 3 For broiler method: Place marshmallows on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a broiler-safe pan. Broil 30-60 seconds per side, watching constantly through the oven door, until puffed and browned on top.
4. 4 While the marshmallow toasts, place 4 graham cracker squares on a plate and top each with a chocolate rectangle (broken to fit).
5. 5 When the marshmallow is done, slide or drop it onto the chocolate-topped cracker and immediately press a second graham cracker on top, squishing gently so the melted chocolate and oozing marshmallow reach the edges.
6. 6 Eat immediately while warm and gooey. Napkins are strongly recommended.