The recipe for a s’more is simple: graham cracker, chocolate, marshmallow. Within this simple formula, however, lie endless opportunities for creativity. Mixing up the flavors of the graham crackers and marshmallows and the types of chocolate people use can help them avoid getting stuck in a summer snack rut. Here are a few concoctions to try.
1. Tropical Paradise
Original graham cracker
Coconut marshmallow
Mounds
Coconut marshmallow
Original graham cracker
The Tropical Paradise “Giraffe” is perfect for coconut fans. The mixture of chocolate, cracker and coconut makes this the s’more version of a Girl Scout Samoa cookie. Those who can’t make it to the beach this summer can close their eyes, take a bite and allow themselves to be transported to the land of palm trees.
2. Cara-mallow
Cinnamon graham
2 Caramello bars
Original marshmallow
Cinnamon graham
The strong flavor of the cinnamon graham cracker is tempered by the smooth caramel of the Caramello. It’s a great option for s’more fans who are looking to create a variety of flavors in a single bite without making too big of a mess.
3. Fluffer Nutter
Chocolate graham
Regular marshmallow
Reese’s peanut butter cup
Original marshmallow
Chocolate graham
S’more tip: Placing the chocolate in between two toasted marshmallows helps it melt faster. The peanut butter and chocolate dissolve into the marshmallow, creating a messy but heavenly treat that lives up to its namesake.
5. It’s Mint To Be
Chocolate graham
Ghiradelli dark chocolate mint square
Regular marshmallow
Dark chocolate mint square
Original marshmallow
Chocolate graham
Another s’more answer to the Girl Scouts, this creation tastes almost exactly like a thin mint. It’s a thick, rich s’more, and because it uses dark chocolate, people can almost convince themselves that it’s healthy.
6. Rocky Road
Chocolate graham
Mr. Goodbar
Original marshmallow
Chocolate graham
Rocky Road ice cream is chocolate, nuts and marshmallow cream. A Rocky Road s’more is chocolate, nuts and real toasted marshmallows. Fans of the ice cream flavor who don’t want to drag a freezer to a bonfire can find a good substitute in this s’more.
7. Snickerdoodle Supreme
Honey graham
Snickers bar, cut in half
Coconut marshmallow
Honey graham
Another intense flavor combination for those seeking more of a thrill. Honey, chocolate, caramel, nougat, peanuts, coconut and marshmallow come together to create an extreme s’more that will come in handy for climbing Mt. Everest or trekking through the Andes.
8. Crunch time
Original graham
Crunch bar
Original marshmallow
Original graham
When it’s crunch time, people don’t want to mess around with fancy, gourmet s’mores. Roast the marshmallow, stick it on top of a Crunch bar, get some graham crackers in there, and you’re good to go.
9. Peanut Butter Sandwich
Original (or honey) graham
Peanut butter
Plain milk chocolate
Original marshmallow
Original (or honey) graham
Like the Fluffer Nutter, this s’more is inspired by the classic American bagged-lunch sandwich. Unlike the Fluffer Nutter, rather than relying on someone else to determine the peanut butter/chocolate ratio, creators can slather on as much creamy (or crunchy) as they want. Fans of peanut butter and honey sandwiches can substitute honey graham crackers for the regular grahams.
10. Death By Chocolate
Chocolate graham
3 Musketeers Bar (cut in half)
Original marshmallow
Chocolate graham
Chocolate fanatics who don’t want to be distracted by other lesser flavors will find comfort in this confection. For even more cocoa bliss, substitute the regular marshmallow with a Kraft “Chocolate and Vanilla Swirl” mallow. Or dip the entire thing in melted chocolate.
11. Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Cinnamon graham
Crunch bar
Marshmallow
Cinnamon Graham
It’s Crunch Time, but with an added twist. This s’more is perfect for fans of the famous BYU chocolate cinnamon bears who forgot to run to the BYU Store candy counter before their camping trip.
12. Zebra
Original graham
Milk chocolate bar
Original marshmallow
Chocolate graham
Having the same flavor on the top and bottom can get boring. Spice up the s’more by creating uneven chocolate layers.
13. Metropolitan
Honey graham
Peanut butter
Original marshmallow
Peanut butter
Honey graham
This s’more is the high-brow cousin of the Peanut Butter Sandwich for those who either can’t eat chocolate or don’t prefer it. This s’more can also serve as a palate cleanser for those suffering from a cocoa overload after eating Death By Chocolate.
14. Across the Universe
Original graham
Milky Way (cut in half)
Original marshmallow
Original graham
It’s simple, it’s full of caramel, and it’s name is a delightful combination of wordplay and pop culture references. What’s not to love?
For more ideas on how to make the most out of your s’mores, read our list of toasting tips.
