The Best Variations on Campfire S'mores

The Best Variations on Campfire S'mores

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S'mores are a wonderful way to wind up a day of camping. Once dinner is done and cleaned up, the fire is going and the stars are out, it's time to sit back and enjoy this delicious camping dessert. Tradition calls for graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmallows. But there are some tasty variations on the traditional theme.

Classic S'more

To make a classic s'mores, start with a graham cracker and place the chocolate square on top. Toast your marshmallow to your desired doneness; some like flamers, and some like them browned evenly. Place your marshmallow on the chocolate, top with another chocolate square and graham cracker, and you have your classic.

Peanut Butter S'more

Replace the milk chocolate squares with peanut butter; you can use either smooth or chunky. Spread the peanut butter on the graham cracker, toast your marshmallow, and top it with another peanut-butter-covered graham cracker.

Chocolate Lovers S'more

This is similar to the classic, but instead of using graham crackers, use chocolate chip cookies.

Coconut Chocolate S'mores

Make this one in the same manner as the classic s'more. But before placing your marshmallow on the chocolate, sprinkle it with shredded coconut. Aloha!

Article Written By Andy McVeigh

Andy McVeigh lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is an avid outdoors enthusiast who enjoys paddling, biking, hiking, backpacking, camping, scuba diving and photography. McVeigh is a graduate of Northern Arizona University and is currently working on his MBA.

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