More S'Mores!!!

This is the time for camping and campfire treats. That means bring out the s'mores. These fun , gooey sweet treats have been a staple of summer since the turn of the last century. Everyone knows them. Everyone loves them. Who doesn't? They're a fun mix of our favorite flavors and foods .


S'mores are as American as apple pie and maybe even better tasting (sorry pie lovers). They just basically toasted marshmallow sandwiched between a square of milk chocolate and two graham crackers. The heat from the marshmallow melts the chocolate to a creamy goodness and it then squishes between the graham crackers. You can also make s'mores in a microwave however you don't get the crispy burned marshmallow coating though. The treat was invented around 1900 with the advent of its' newly mass produced ingredients. The recipe spread from one campsite to another and the name just came about with people asking for more of it. The recipe debuted in the Girl Scout Handbook 1927 edition.

Most people stick with the traditional recipe of plain graham crackers a square of Hershey's milk chocolate and a toasted marshmallow You can create a more decadent version with any dark chocolate and chocolate graham crackers. I've also found out that there are flavored marshmallow./s which come in different flavors like cinnamon and mint along with chocolate (they're called Plush Puffs and you can order them at www.plushpuffs.com) . You can use these to make wickedly tasty s'mores!Another variation is to layer a thin coating of plain or crunchy peanut butter on the graham crackers before adding the chocolate and marshmallow.

Before the summer is out, treat yourself to that hot weather standard, the s'more. You'll be making more and more of them after one bite. They're just a fun snack.