5 Innovative S’mores Recipes for Your Next Camping Trip
Who says you can’t put a twist on this classic treat? If you’re looking to elevate your s’mores game, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered some innovative and mouth-watering recipes that go beyond the traditional graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow combo. So, let’s dive in, shall we?
Peanut Butter Dream S’mores
Not many can deny the decadent combo of peanut butter and chocolate. For this recipe, swap out the plain chocolate for a peanut butter cup. The melty peanut butter adds a whole new level of yum to your s’more.
Ingredients:
- Graham crackers
- Marshmallows
- Peanut Butter Cups
Instructions
- Set the stage: First things first, let’s get that campfire going. You want those flames dancing but not too wild. Remember, we’re aiming for a nice, steady heat to get our marshmallows perfectly toasted.
- Prep your ingredients: While your fire is settling, let’s get everything ready. Break your graham crackers in half to create your s’more “sandwich”. Unwrap your peanut butter cups so they’re ready to go.
- Roast those marshmallows: Now comes the fun part! Skewer your marshmallow on a stick and hold it over the fire. Remember, we’re looking for a beautiful golden brown, not charred black. Take your time, rotate that marshmallow, and enjoy the process.
- Assemble your s’more: Once your marshmallow is perfectly toasted, sandwich it and your peanut butter cup between the two halves of your graham cracker. The heat from the marshmallow will melt the peanut butter cup, creating a gooey, melty, oh-so-delicious treat.
Salted Caramel S’mores
Salted Caramel S’mores offer a delectable twist on the traditional campfire treat. By adding salted caramel, we elevate the classic s’more to a balance of sweet, salty, and toasty that is unexpected and absolutely irresistible. This recipe is perfect for those who enjoy a little adventure in taste, and it will undoubtedly make your next bonfire or indoor treat unforgettable.
Ingredients:
- 8 Graham Crackers
- 4 Marshmallows
- 4 Salted Caramel Chocolate Bars (You can replace this with regular chocolate bars and a drizzle of caramel sauce sprinkled with sea salt)
- Optional: Extra Sea Salt, for sprinkling
Instructions:
- If using a campfire or barbecue, start by getting your fire going. If you’re making these indoors, preheat your oven to broil.
- Break your graham crackers in half to make 8 squares. Place 4 squares on a baking sheet if you’re indoors, or near your fire if you’re outdoors.
- Place a salted caramel chocolate bar on top of each graham cracker square.
- If you’re indoors, place your baking sheet in the oven and broil just until the chocolate begins to melt. If you’re outdoors, carefully hold the graham crackers with the chocolate near the heat until it starts to melt.
- While your chocolate is melting, roast your marshmallows over the fire until they’re your desired level of toasty.
- Once your chocolate is beginning to melt and your marshmallows are done, place a toasted marshmallow on top of each chocolate-topped graham cracker.
- Top each one with another graham cracker square, pressing down lightly to make a sandwich.
- If you like, you can sprinkle a little extra sea salt on top of each s’more for an extra salty kick.
Cookies ‘n’ Cream S’mores
Indulge in a reinterpretation of a classic campfire dessert with this Cookies ‘n’ Cream S’more recipe, perfect for those with a penchant for the iconic chocolate cookie sandwich.
Ingredients
- Oreo cookies
- Large Marshmallows
- White Chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the campfire or grill.
- Separate the Oreo cookies, scrape off the cream filling, and set it aside.
- Skewer the marshmallows and hold them over the heat. Rotate them until they reach your desired level of toastiness.
- Once toasted, place the marshmallow on one half of the Oreo cookie.
- Add a piece of white chocolate on top of the hot marshmallow. The heat will melt the chocolate slightly.
- Spread the saved cream filling on the other half of the Oreo cookie.
- Top it off with the cream-filled Oreo half.
Strawberry Nutella S’mores
This European twist on the classic s’more is both fruity and indulgent. Spread a thin layer of Nutella on your graham crackers before adding a slice of fresh strawberry and your toasted marshmallow. The combination of hazelnut, chocolate, fruit, and marshmallow is simply divine.
Ingredients
- Graham Crackers
- Large Marshmallows
- Nutella
- Fresh Strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the campfire or grill.
- Spread a layer of Nutella on one side of each graham cracker. Be generous with the spread for a rich, chocolatey experience.
- Slice the fresh strawberries and set aside.
- Skewer the marshmallows and hold them over the heat. Rotate them until they reach your desired level of toastiness.
- Once toasted, place the marshmallow on top of the Nutella-spread graham cracker.
- Place a slice of fresh strawberry on top of the hot marshmallow. The heat will make the strawberry slightly soft and release its sweet juice.
- Top it off with another graham cracker and voila!
Tropical S’mores
Bring a taste of the tropics to your campfire with this unique recipe. Use coconut cookies instead of graham crackers, a piece of white chocolate, and a slice of fresh pineapple along with your marshmallow. It’s a sweet, tangy, tropical treat that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
- Graham crackers
- Large marshmallows
- Pineapple rings
- Shredded coconut
- Milk chocolate bars
Instructions
- Prepare your campfire or grill.
- Arrange graham crackers on a platter and place a piece of milk chocolate on each one.
- Skewer a marshmallow and a pineapple ring and hold them over the fire. Rotate them until the marshmallow is toasted to your liking and the pineapple ring is slightly caramelized.
- Once toasted, place the marshmallow on top of the chocolate on the graham cracker.
- Add the warm pineapple ring on top of the marshmallow.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded coconut over the pineapple ring.
- Finish by placing another graham cracker on top and enjoy!
Camping trips are all about making memories, and these innovative s’mores recipes will certainly be a highlight. They’re fun, easy to make, and an absolute joy to eat. So, on your next RV camping trip to Pearland, TX, gather around the fire, try out these recipes, and enjoy the ooey-gooey goodness of s’mores in a whole new way. Happy camping (and eating) campers!