S'mores Night

Classic S'mores Ingredients

• Graham crackers
• Large marshmallows
• Milk chocolate bars (Hershey's)
• Roasting sticks or skewers (for campfire)

Instructions

Campfire Method:

1. Build a fire: Create a campfire and let it burn down to glowing embers for best roasting.
2. Roast marshmallow: Place marshmallow on stick and hold over embers (not flames) turning slowly until golden brown and gooey.
3. Assemble: Place chocolate on one graham cracker, top with hot marshmallow, and sandwich with another graham cracker.
4. Press and enjoy: Press gently to melt chocolate and enjoy immediately!

Indoor Oven Method:

1. Preheat oven to broil.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place graham cracker halves on sheet, top each with chocolate and a marshmallow.
4. Broil for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are golden (watch carefully!).
5. Top with another graham cracker and press gently.

Microwave Method (Quick!):

1. Place graham cracker on microwave-safe plate.
2. Top with chocolate and marshmallow.
3. Microwave for 10-15 seconds until marshmallow puffs up.
4. Top with another graham cracker and press.

Creative S'mores Variations

Cookie Variations:

• Chocolate Chip: Use chocolate chip cookies instead of graham crackers
• Oreo S'mores: Use Oreos for the "cracker"
• Fudge Stripe: Use Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies
• Peanut Butter: Use Nutter Butter cookies

Chocolate Variations:

• Peanut Butter Cup: Use Reese's cups instead of plain chocolate
• Dark Chocolate: Try dark chocolate bars
• Cookies & Cream: Use Cookies & Cream Hershey bars
• Caramel: Add caramel squares with the chocolate
• Nutella: Spread Nutella on the graham cracker

Special Additions:

• Elvis S'more: Add banana slices and peanut butter
• Strawberry: Add fresh strawberry slices
• Mint: Use Andes mints or mint chocolate
• Bacon: Add a strip of cooked bacon
• Peanut Butter: Spread peanut butter on graham crackers

S'mores Bar Setup

Create a s'mores bar station with options:

• Multiple types of graham crackers (regular, chocolate, cinnamon)
• Various chocolate options
• Regular and flavored marshmallows (strawberry, vanilla, jumbo)
• Extra toppings in bowls (caramel sauce, Nutella, peanut butter)
• Fresh fruit slices
• Cookie options

Tips for Perfect S'mores

• Golden, not burnt: Roast marshmallows slowly for even cooking
• Patience: Let the marshmallow heat the chocolate to melty perfection
• The twist technique: If marshmallow catches fire, blow it out and remove the burnt layer
• Double up: Use two marshmallows for extra gooeyness
• Pre-break graham crackers: Break them before assembling so they don't crumble when pressing

Activity Ideas

• Host a s'mores creation contest with unusual flavor combinations
• Have a "golden marshmallow" roasting competition
• Share stories or testimonies around the fire while making s'mores
• Create a bracket-style tournament to determine the best s'mores variation
• Make s'mores-inspired desserts (s'mores brownies, s'mores pie, etc.)