S'mores
Toasted marshmallow and chocolate squashed between crackers. · United States
Toasted marshmallow and chocolate squashed between crackers.
About S'mores
A marshmallow is toasted over a campfire and sandwiched with a square of chocolate between two graham crackers so it melts into a gooey treat. It is the classic American campfire dessert.
🏛️ History & Culture
The s'more is a distinctly American campfire treat, with its origins traced to the early 20th century. The first published recipe appeared in the 1927 Girl Scout Handbook, and the name is thought to be a contraction of "some more," reflecting how the dessert encourages seconds. While the exact inventor is unknown, its rise is tied to the growing popularity of recreational camping and the availability of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows in the early 1900s.
Regional variations are minimal but playful, with some home cooks swapping classic milk chocolate for dark or peanut-butter cups, or using cookies instead of graham crackers. The s'more's cultural significance lies in its role as a symbol of outdoor American childhood, evoking campfires, summer camps, and family gatherings. It remains a beloved staple of camping trips across the United States, celebrated each year on National S'mores Day (August 10th).
🍳 How to make S'mores
AI-assisted, not kitchen-testedClassic 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 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 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 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 While the marshmallow toasts, place 4 graham cracker squares on a plate and top each with a chocolate rectangle (broken to fit).
- 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 Eat immediately while warm and gooey. Napkins are strongly recommended.
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S'mores — frequently asked questions
What is S'mores?
A marshmallow is toasted over a campfire and sandwiched with a square of chocolate between two graham crackers so it melts into a gooey treat. It is the classic American campfire dessert.
What is S'mores made of?
S'mores is made with marshmallow, chocolate and graham crackers.
Where does S'mores come from?
S'mores comes from United States, and is especially associated with Nationwide. The s'more is a distinctly American campfire treat, with its origins traced to the early 20th century.
Where can I eat S'mores?
An American campfire, assembled hot off the flames.
How do you make S'mores?
Making S'mores at home takes about 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe on this page serves 4 and is rated easy. Full ingredient list and step-by-step method are in the recipe section above.
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