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S’mores are synonymous with summertime snacking, and we definitely encourage you to weave in as many of these classic treats as possible in the summer and fall. But if we’re being honest, that unbeatable flavor-texture combo of crisp graham crackers, caramelized marshmallows, and glorious melted chocolate is something we crave year-round. Here, we harness all the deliciousness of simple s’mores into full-on desserts in the form of brownies, icebox cake, grilled pie, and more — no campfire required.
Salted Caramel S’mores
Upgrade the quintessential campfire treat by adding a drizzle of salted caramel to s’mores made with crisp homemade graham crackers — it takes just one rich, gooey bite to know the extra effort is totally worth it. These grahams are sweetened with a combination of brown sugar, molasses, and honey for a deep flavor that’s unparalleled by any boxed variety.
Grilled S’mores Pie
Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Ali Ramee
Get the signature smoky flavor of the campfire by employing your grill for this decadent pie filled with chocolate ganache and topped with gooey toasted marshmallows.
S’mores Icebox Cake
Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen
Our inventive icebox cake takes the beloved trio of gooey toasted marshmallows, cinnamon-spiced graham crackers, and melty chocolate and morphs it into a frozen dessert for a crowd. Vanilla ice cream is swirled with toasted marshmallows and layered with graham crackers and homemade hot fudge in this irresistible summer treat.
S’mores Brownies
Make your own gluten-free flour blend for these fudgy brownies. They’re baked on a graham cracker crust, then topped with marshmallows and broiled to caramelized perfection.
S’mores Bars with Marshmallow Meringue
© Con Poulos
What’s not to love about make-ahead s’mores? These bars feature a salty, crunchy graham cracker crust topped with a rich chocolate filling and fluffy, light, marshmallowy meringue — they’ll keep in the fridge for a couple of days if you’d like to make them in advance.
S’mores Linzer Cookies
Swapping a combo of graham flour and hazelnut meal for the traditional all-purpose flour and almond meal gives these linzer-inspired cookies the flavor of s’mores. They’re sandwiched together with marshmallow creme and finished with a drizzle of bittersweet chocolate to offset the sweetness.