The first recorded recipe for
S'mores was in the Girl Scout Handbook of 1927. Way
to go Girl Scouts! The basic recipe is just that-very
basic.
You'll need:
toasted marshmallows
graham crackers
plain chocolate bars
I make a half of a graham cracker at a time. It's easier
for the kids to handle. Toast one marshmallow as
golden brown as you can get it without scorching.
The trick is to get it smooshy (official camping term)
without burning it. If you don't cook it enough, then it
won't melt the chocolate. Have your graham cracker
broke in half and on the paper plate or napkin ready to
go. On one half place as many squares of chocolate
as you prefer in one layer. When the marshmallow is
ready place it on the chocolate and top it with the other
half of the graham cracker. Smush (another technical
term) it down, but not too firmly. Enjoy!
NOTES: Graham crackers have to be really fresh,
and crispy. Keep them in plastic containers or bags
and take out just what you need. The chocolate is
best at room temperature. If you are keeping it in the
refrigerator or a cooler, take it out so it can warm up.
Have a few damp wash clothes ready to use, or some
wipees, for clean-up. Otherwise little hands will be
rushing towards YOUR pants and shirt to wipe off the
gooey stuff.
Variations:
-Place mini marshmallow and chocolate chips
on the graham crackers and wrap it in foil. Set
near the coals (they should be burnt down to
where they aren't flaming any longer) for a few
minutes-turn once with tongs after a minute or
so.
-Add some peanut butter to the graham cracker OR
use a peanut butter cup instead of the chocolate.
-Use the marshmallows that are coated with toasted
coconut for a yummy treat.
-Though it won't officially be a S'more you can use
cookies instead of graham crackers. Big chocolate
chip cookies are really good, but any type of flat
cookie that is fairly good sized will work!
-Using other chocolate adds variety too-A caramel
filled chocolate bar is yummy! Just remember to
have them at room temperature so they melt easily.
-Try using a shortbread fudge striped cookie or
something like this with chocolate already on the
cookie, then just toast the marshmallows and
smush between two cookies. OR try this: put
the marshmallow between two Girl Scout Thin
Mint Cookies! Freeze a few boxes at cookie time
and take them camping for a yummy treat:)
-One last variation. Buy the large chocolate
covered graham crackers and eliminate the
chocolate bars. Okay, a few of you will STILL
put chocolate in middle and that's okay too.
There are SO many desserts based on S'mores
that the recipes are seemingly endless, but there
is something about the classic recipe that is fun,
simple and comforting that will never be replaced.
About The Author:
Brenda Hyde is a wife, mom to three and a freelance writer living in the rural Midwest United States. She is also editor
and owner of OldFashionedLiving.com.
