8 s'mores variations that improve on the classic recipe
An article from Quartz showcases eight innovative s'mores variations that swap the conventional chocolate bar and graham cracker for more adventurous flavors and textures. The original s'more, documented in a 1927 Girl Scouts handbook, features a simple chocolate bar and toasted marshmallow sandwiched between two graham crackers. The piece suggests that viewing the s'more as a flexible concept allows for creative enhancements. Notable variations include Nutella with raspberry, peanut butter cups, salted caramel pretzel, grilled banana, chocolate chip cookie, churro, mint chocolate, and apple pie s'mores. Each alternative aims to boost flavor, texture, or stability. Importantly, these variations can be prepared indoors with a broiler or gas grill, using everyday ingredients and no special tools. The article acknowledges the photography contributions of Matheus Bertelli, Anna Zanovelli Bacci, and Chris Rodriguez.
Key facts
- The classic s'more recipe was first printed in a 1927 Girl Scouts handbook.
- The article presents eight variations: Nutella and raspberry, peanut butter cup, salted caramel pretzel, grilled banana, chocolate chip cookie, churro, mint chocolate, and apple pie.
- Nutella and raspberry s'mores replace the chocolate bar with hazelnut spread and fresh raspberries.
- Peanut butter cup s'mores use unwrapped peanut butter cups instead of a plain chocolate bar.
- Salted caramel pretzel s'mores add caramel sauce and crushed pretzels for salt and crunch.
- Grilled banana s'mores include caramelized banana slices cooked alongside the marshmallow.
- Chocolate chip cookie s'mores replace graham crackers with two soft chocolate chip cookies.
- Churro s'mores wrap the marshmallow and chocolate in a cinnamon sugar tortilla.
- Mint chocolate s'mores swap the plain chocolate bar for a mint chocolate bar or thin mint patty.
- Apple pie s'mores add cinnamon spiced apple slices between the marshmallow and chocolate.
- All variations can be made indoors using a broiler or gas grill.
- Photographs are credited to Matheus Bertelli, Anna Zanovelli Bacci, and Chris Rodriguez via Pexels.
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- Girl Scouts
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