Do you remember having s'mores when you were young? The gooey chocolate, melted marshmallow, and crispy graham cracker makes for a scrumptious treat. More often than not, these treats are served up while camping, at a hayride, or during a bonfire. While these are probably the best ways to enjoy s'mores, you can also make them in your own kitchen. Plus, there are a few variations that just might become a family favorite before long. Grab your child and get cooking!
Campfire S'mores Recipe
To make original s'mores, you will need:
- Graham crackers
- Large marshmallows
- Hershey's chocolate bar
- A long slender stick, but not too flexible
The best part of making s'mores by a campfire is roasting the marshmallows. Simply stick one of the marshmallows on the end of a long stick and put it just above the fire. You will need to pay close attention or the marshmallow might slide off the stick. Now, here is where your own personal preference will come into play. Some people like to lightly roast marshmallows, while other like to catch it on fire and burn it until its black. However, the slower you roast it, the better the inside of it will become gooey!
Once you have roasted the marshmallow to perfect, it is time to assemble the s'mores. Using a graham cracker, carefully scrape the marshmallow off the stick. Now place the marshmallow and the graham cracker on top of another graham cracker that has two squares of Hershey's chocolate on it. Squish it together and then wait to give the chocolate a chance to melt from the heat of the marshmallow. Once you think it is cool enough, eat and enjoy!
S'mores in the Microwave
If you are making s'mores at home, there are some differences. You can use the microwave to melt the marshmallows. Use a low setting and set the timer for about 20 seconds to achieve just the right consistency. Marshmallows usually expand in the microwave, so don't cook them too long. Assemble as outlined above.
S'mores Variations
There are many variations to s'mores available as well. Try out some of these tasty alternatives:
Smothered S'mores: Melt a bad of chocolate chips in an aluminum pie plate. Roll a marshmallow in the melted chocolate. Next roll the marshmallow in your favorite toppings, such as nuts or coconut. You can also use Hershey's syrup instead of chocolate chips.
Peanut Butter S'mores: Instead of using Hershey's chocolate bar squares, use a Reese's peanut butter cup instead. Assemble as above.
Mexican S'mores: For this variation, spread peanut butter on a small flour tortilla. Put chocolate chips and small marshmallows on top of the peanut butter. Roll up the tortilla and wrap it in foil. Now, place it on the grill grate over a fire for about five minutes. Unwrap it and enjoy.
These are just a few of the variations to s'mores that you might want to try. Use your imagination to come up with new ideas and new ingredients. Experimenting with food never tasted so good.
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