No matter the time of year, it’s always the right time for the classic campfire dessert called s’mores. S’more have remained a staple of trips to campgrounds in Canton, TX, and beyond because the combination of a gooey hot marshmallow melting the perfect piece of chocolate while sandwiched between crispy sweet layers of graham crackers makes your mouth water in anticipation. How could such perfection possibly need improvement?
Maybe s’mores don’t need improving, but a little experimenting won’t hurt, right? Each of the three ingredients can be tweaked, substituted, or changed in ways both big and small. Try one of two or these fun ideas and then decide whether you’ve discovered a new classic!
- Graham crackers — Basically, anything crispy, flat, and big enough to handle the marshmallows should work. Some clear and easy choices are Oreos, chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, waffle cookies, ginger snaps, and shortbread cookies. To add an interesting twist, though, consider savory crackers and even crackers with a bit of a spicy kick.
- Chocolate — The world of chocolate goes on and on…dark, milk, white, high cacao concentration, filled with caramel or raspberry or orange fillings. As one of the strongest flavors in s’mores, the type and flavor and quality of the chocolate you choose has a big effect on the finished product. You can use chocolate covered products such as pretzels, potato chips, or peanut butter cups. You aren’t limited, however, to only using chocolates. Caramels, nut butters, hazelnut spread, roasted berries, and jalapeno jelly would make your taste buds sing when paired with toasted marshmallows.
- Marshmallows — While the standard white marshmallow will likely always remain the easy and terrific choice, the more adventurous can always choose flavored marshmallows or even make them from scratch. Imagine yourself biting into a s’more made from almond flavored marshmallows with dark chocolate and a shortbread cookie! The possibilities are almost endless!
- Extras — Even s’mores made with traditional ingredients can always use another layer or two of flavor. Let your imagination run wild and consider using cinnamon, chile powder, banana slices, or bacon.
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