Tips for Great S'more Moments

I love me some s'mores! This past summer we built an in-ground fire pit. And I've never looked back. (Emma, what does that even mean?) One of my all time favorite fire pit activities is to make s'mores. We've made so many s'mores this summer. A few weeks ago my friend Nick came over for a cook out, and he tried s'mores for the very first time. (!!!!!!!) I am proud to be the one to introduce him to them.If you've never had s'mores before, the basic idea is as follows: graham crackers, chocolate and toasted marshmallows. But. Why be basic if you don't have to? Here are my top three tips for the best s'mores.1. Use mini candy bars for the chocolate. This is so simple but can really add a lot of variety! One of my favorites is Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! But you could also try: Snickers, Twix or York Peppermint Patties.

2. Use fancy chocolates for a more adult s'more experience. When you think of a bonfire night, you probably imagine beers and soda as the main beverage. Well what if it was more of a wine night? I love dark chocolate. Try using your favorite dark chocolates (like this Dark Milk Chocolate + Black Licorice bar).3. Go homemade. Having store bought s'more supplies on hand is perfect for impromptu s'more nights. But if you are planning a get-together, why not add your own homemade element to the evening? You could make your own marshmallows (you could even make a few with different flavors) or your own graham cracker cookies.

I highly recommend having a s'more party before the weather gets too cold. Thanks for letting me geek out about s'mores with you today. xo. Emma

Comments

[flodie]

I wish I'd live in the USA so I could make S'mores without telling everyone what the hell "S'mores" are.

[Anna from Victory Garden Yarn]

Oh, yes, peanut butter cup s'mores are THE BEST! I have a bar of chili chocolate that's just begging to go on my next campout...

[Sarah]

OMG peanut butter cup smores??? Heck yes! It's like they were made for each other!

- Sarah
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[tonya]

Did you know they now make flat (about 1/3" high) square marshmallows to perfectly fit the graham crackers? Just saw them in our local Safeway this weekend. Those and the "Toasted Coconut" marshmallows will be making an appearance in my next smore-fest! Also, try making them with the "Le Petite Ecolier" cookies (shortbread cookies with a chocolate bottom.) I find mne at Target, but grocery stores have them too. SO good and one less thing to layer.

[Inna]

I tried snickers in s'mores for the first time this summer. So good!! Campfires are the best. :)

[Et tu, tutu?]

Craving chocolate so hardcore right now. Dark chocolate and wine sounds so amazingly good!

-Lindsey
http://ettu-tutu.blogspot.com

[Deanna]

Oh. My. God... How have I never thought of this before? Reese's... deslish. Definitely trying this. Thanks!

[Pauline]

I've never ever had smores - this is very tempting, this looks so yummy!

[Lara]

gosh, that looks so tasty. I have never had them before, but i would love to try them out, especially with the Reese's peanut butter cups. heavenly!

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[libby]

this summer i made my own graham crackers for s'mores and they were a hit! i also bought a dark chocolate bar with bacon in it for the s'mores. the bacon was so goo! it will be a new tradition for my family!

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[Alison]

I can't believe that I've never thought of using Reese's Peanut Butter Cups in a s'more before. I will have to remedy this - and soon. - Alison { aliology.com }

[Ola]

Ive never had real s'mores :( i think to make them with my kids but I'm not sure if I can find graham crackers here in England ( I'm sure not in Yorkshire ) :( can I swap them with similar biscuits? I could bake graham crackers but it would take me ages ;)
Greetings from UK

[Sophie Keeling]

I tried it once with marshmallows in chocolate digestive, which probably would have been nicer if I had a fire pit! Marshmallows go really hard if you use a microwave!

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[Taylor]

I love to put a few raspberries in my s'mores! It balances out all that sweet so well. We tried it once in the mountains and I can't imagine s'mores without them now!

[Kristen]

There are people who havn't had smores before? Really? The peanut butter cup looks like a real good idea.

[Monika Reynolds]

i just died and went to heaven - kit kat smores!!

[Catherine Denton]

You know how to do things RIGHT! Oh heavens...
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Catherine Denton

[Jessica]

Mmmm that's such a good idea! That reese's s'more looks absolutely to die for. I'm definitely trying this out next time I have a bonfire!!! It's perfect for the season :)

-Jessica (Sew In Love)

[Clare]

Reeses are my favorite candy ever. I never thought of using them in s'mores before. Brilliant! (:

xo, Clare
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[Jennifer]

Yum!

xo Jennifer

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