If you love gooey marshmallow and melted chocolate sandwiched between crunchy graham crackers, then you’re going to love this easy S’mores recipe, one of my favorite easy desserts. Yep! You can make s’mores, the classic treat, at home — no fire required. All you need are three ingredients, a cookie sheet, and an oven — but be sure to scroll down for all the different ways you can make your s’mores something more.
Once you’ve tried these Oven S’mores, be sure to try our Marshmallow Pie or our Magic Bars which both echo those flavors of marshmallows and chocolate.
It was a cool, rainy day – a perfect day for something hot and chocolatey. My little FishChick, aged 3 was sitting at the table at lunch, looking at the box of graham crackers.
Through a mouthful of crumbs, she mumbled, “Look Mama, they make this thing with chocolate and marshmallows.”
At three years of age her words were still hard to understand sometimes, especially through crumbs, but I knew exactly what she meant. And it just so happened that we had all the things we needed.
If I had ever been an Adventure Mama, I might have swaggered outside and started a fire in a pit or at least in the BBQ. Or I might have lit a fire in the fireplace that we never use and let the kids stab each other with skewers of flaming hot sugar torches.
Instead, I used the broiler of my toaster oven, saved my home and children from injury, and enjoyed a sweet treat all at the same time.
It’s easy. Making s’mores at home is super simple, requiring just five ingredients and a heat source like an oven, toaster oven, or air fryer.
It’s cheap. S’mores ingredients go on sale often all year long, making them a very good cheap eat. But, you can also shop your kitchen and use other ingredients or add embellishments to your homemade s’mores.
It’s delicious! There’s not much better than a S’more. It has all the textures and flavors of a perfect dessert — and it’s so easy to make at home without a campfire to roast marshmallows.
graham crackers – Storebought graham crackers are a vehicle for all the melty goodness inside. Try to buy the ones that are already in squares rather than the graham cracker sheet you have to break in half that rarely breaks evenly.
large marshmallows – I typically use store-bought marshmallows but you can use homemade marshmallows if you want to be extra. In a pinch, you can spread marshmallow creme on the cracker and then toast until golden brown or pile on mini marshmallows if that’s what you’ve got.
chocolate – I just break a Hershey’s chocolate bar in half for each S’mores. I give you some fun S’mores variations below!
You don’t have to stick to the tried and true, classic combination of chocolate, graham cracker, and marshmallows. Instead, you can make some variations. I love toasted marshmallows and nut butter on a Saltine!
You’ll have so much fun mixing and match different ingredients until you find the perfect way for you to enjoy Smores goodness.
How do you make S’mores without a campfire, fire pit, or open flame? Making S’Mores in the oven is incredibly easy. So easy, you can make them a daily habit if you’ve got the mind to.
Alternatively, you can assemble this basic recipe for S’mores in the air fryer basket. Bake at 370, checking frequently, keeping in mind that the marshmallows may roll around based on the force of the air in the air fryer.
A S’more is a cracker sandwich made from milk chocolate, graham crackers, and toasted marshmallows. The earliest mention of such a treat, specifically a recipe for Campfire Graham Cracker Sandwich, is listed in A Book of 150 Recipes Prepared with Campfire, the Original Food Marshmallows from the 1920s. The recipe writer says that they are “especially for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts” and that they are “to be made around an open fire.” I beg to differ on both points. Anyone can enjoy them. And you can even make S’mores indoors.
Sometime in the 1950s the “campfire graham cracker sandwich” became known as the S’more, a contraction of the term, some more. Because, seriously, once you have melty chocolate and toasty marshmallow smooshed together between two cookie-like wafers, aren’t you gonna want some more? Of course, you are!
Traditionally, graham crackers are the classic option, but you can use a flavored graham cracker, a savory graham cracker, gluten-free honey squares, British digestives, or a favorite cookie.
What should I use for s’mores besides graham crackers? Some people like other types of plain cookies like oatmeal, or chocolate chip or try crispy granola bars! You could use a marshmallow rice crispy treat, major sweetness but fun!
Tips for Saving Money on S’mores
S’mores are a must-make dessert any time of year, perfect for all occasions, like movie night, football games, camping trips, beach bonfires, cold fall nights, and holiday evenings. So, how can you enjoy them as often as you like while still stretching your dollar?
Here are some of the strategies I use to make this recipe more economical:
- Shop at the right stores. Not all stores are created equal. Some charge more than others, so you need to choose wisely. Whole Foods is going to charge more than ALDI for virtually the same product. ‘Nuf said.
- Stock up on ingredients when they are on sale. When you see a great price on S’Mores ingredients, stock up and buy a few extra boxes to keep on hand.
- Check the after-holiday clearance. Specially marked holiday chocolates and marshmallows will be heavily marked down after a holiday. My son found ghost-shaped marshmallows after Halloween one year for 19 cents a package! You will never know what shape that marshmallow was or how that chocolate was wrapped once it’s made into a S’More.
Give the gift of S’mores indoors!
Packaging up the ingredients to a S’mores kit makes for a super fun present. You can include a variety of different chocolate bars, crackers, and of course, marshmallows.
The present comes together in minutes and is perfect for gift-giving all year round. When are s’mores not in style, after all? Head here to get tutorial and the free printable recipe cards to go with your S’Mores kits.
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FAQ
What is a good substitute for graham crackers?
Can I use saltines instead of graham crackers?
What is the UK alternative to graham crackers for s mores?
What makes graham crackers taste like graham crackers?
What can I use instead of graham crackers for s’mores?
There are several alternatives that you can use instead of graham crackers for s’mores. You can try using digestive biscuits, shortbread cookies, chocolate chip cookies, or even pretzels. These alternatives will give your s’mores a different flavor and texture, but will still be delicious.
Are Graham crackers gluten free?
No, Graham crackers are not gluten free. The ingredient list on the label clearly mentions wheat flour as the primary component. As gluten is the key element in wheat, barley and rye, these cereals and its products contains gluten in considerable amounts. Besides, gluten-free products which are processed in the same unit where wheat, barley and rye products are processed also contain gluten due to cross-contamination, though the amounts may be negligible.
What can I substitute for Graham crackers?
How To Substitute: Replace graham crackers in a 1:1 ratio with digestive biscuits. This British classic is another excellent alternative to graham crackers. They had a delightful crunch and held up well when I used them for making s’mores. But like their cousin, digestive biscuits, they tasted less sweet than graham crackers.
Can you eat smores if you can’t eat graham crackers?
Today, smores are a classic combination of Graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. However, many people who can’t eat Graham crackers or prefer different flavors are looking for alternatives to this classic ingredient. Luckily, there are many options to consider!