Who says you need a campfire? Try these easy ideas for indoor s'mores.
How to Make S’mores Without a Campfire
Updated on Sep. 24, 2019
Are you missing warm campfires and toasty s’mores? Don’t dismay, even if you can’t make it to the great outdoors you can still enjoy the smoky, toasty taste of indoor s’mores. These are our favorite methods:
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1. Break Out the Burner
A metal skewer and a gas stove can give you the toasty s’mores you’re craving. Grab your favorite chocolate bar, a graham cracker and a fluffy marshmallow. Next, skewer the marshmallow and toast over the open flame of your gas burner. Just a note of caution, please make sure all children are supervised and long-sleeved clothing is removed. Take your s’mores to the next level with one of these fun toppings.
2. Heat Up the Broiler
If you don’t have a gas burner or prefer not to work over an open flame, opt for broiling instead. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay graham crackers across the bottom of the baking sheet. Top each square with a marshmallow. Place your oven’s baking rack about 5 inches from the heating element and broil for 3 to 5 minutes or until the mallows have reached the desired toastiness. Quickly remove the s’mores from the oven and place a chocolate bar square on top of each treat. Top off with another graham cracker, or leave it open-faced.
3. Melt Away with the Microwave
If you’re tight on kitchen space, opt for the microwave. Yes, you will forego the toasty, burnt marshmallow crust, but you can still enjoy this classic treat. On a microwave-safe plate, place a square of graham cracker and top with a wedge of a chocolate bar then top with a marshmallow. Microwave for 10-15 seconds and top with the other half of the graham cracker. Keep an eye on it and get ready for ooey-gooey goodness!
4. Try Something New
No need to be a follower. Break out of the traditional idea of s’mores and get a little creative. Try out these kid-friendly S’mores Pops. Or try Mini S’mores which are sure to be a party favorite. For a fun picnic treat, bake up a batch of these Chocolaty S’mores Bars. And use a muffin tin to make these fun S’mores Clusters for your next potluck. Find more s’mores-inspired recipes here.
New Ways to Make S'mores
S’Mores DipWe love making s'mores when we go camping or have a campfire in our backyard, and this easy dip allows us to enjoy this yummy treat any time of the year. I like to make this in a stoneware or cast iron dish to help it retain heat. Try substituting milk chocolate morsels for the semisweet or mini peanut butter cups or peanut butter morsels in place of the chocolate. —Patricia Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire
S’mores CupcakesMarshmallow frosting puts these cupcakes over the top. Chocolate bar pieces and graham cracker crumbs on top make them extra indulgent and even more like the real thing—but better! —Erin Rachwal, Hartland, Wisconsin
S’more CheesecakeThis luscious dessert is just as wonderfully tasty as the campfire snack that inspired it. It's a great way to savor a summer classic anytime of year. Our 4-year-old daughter likes it so much that she's requested it for her next birthday! —Robin Andrews, Cary, North Carolina
Oatmeal S’more CookiesI can't count how many times I have made these cookies—they are our favorites. I love to bake all kinds of goodies with my two daughters, and my husband loves to sample the treats. —Carmen Rae, New Haven, Indiana
S’mores Stuffed French ToastI had a craving for something sweet one morning, but all I had around the house was a handful of ingredients. I had to get creative, and this was the delicious outcome. Now I make it all the time. —Diana Palmer, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. If you like a new twist on an old favorite, you must try these Nutella-stuffed French toast sticks.
Ginger S’moresI’ve spent a few years perfecting this recipe to get the cookie soft and full of flavor and to balance the marshmallow and chocolate without overpowering the cookie. I think I finally got it where I want it!
—Lynsay Benson, Minnetonka, Minnesota
Mini S’moresForget the campfire, the smoke and fumbling with flaming marshmallows. These mini s'mores capture all the flavors of the classic treat, with no need to go outside. And like the original, you'll still want "some more" after eating these!
S'mores No-Bake CookiesThere's no easier way to get that s'mores goodness in your kitchen. Mix these cookies together and chill till you're ready to share. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Cookout Caramel S'moresEasy delectable treats make a playful finish to an informal meal. Toasting the marshmallows extends our after-dinner time together, giving us something fun to do as a family. —Martha Haseman, Hinckley, Illinois
Rainbow S’moreo CookiesHomemade Oreo-style cookies are pretty great on their own, but they're even better when you add graham cracker crumbs to the cookie dough, stuff them with marshmallow creme and roll them in sprinkles. You can change the color of the sprinkles depending on the holiday or occasion. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Chocolate S'mores TartI created this tart for my kids, who love having s'mores on the fire pit. It’s truly indulgent. We simply can't get enough of the billowy marshmallow topping. —Dina Crowell, Fredericksburg, Virginia
S’mores BrowniesMy family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring our passion for s'mores to a whole new level! —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
Air-Fryer S’moresFile this recipe for a rainy summer day, or as amazing use No. 101 for your air fryer: crunchy, gooey, melty s'mores ready in two minutes. If you know, you know! —Megan Taylor, Greenfield, Wisconsin
Pot of S’moresMom’s easy Dutch-oven version of the popular campout treat is so good and gooey. The hardest part is waiting for this to cool so you can devour it. Yum! —June Dress, Meridian, Idaho
S'more Sandwich CookiesCapture the taste of campfire s'mores in your kitchen. Graham cracker crumbs added to chocolate chip cookie dough bring out the flavor of the fireside favorite. Melting the cookies' marshmallow centers in the microwave makes them simple to assemble. —Abby Metzger, Larchwood, Iowa
S'more Pudgy Pie"Simply sinful" is how testers described this fresh take on s'mores. —Joanne Surfus, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
S’mores BarsEven if you're nowhere near a campfire, you can still enjoy s'mores bars. This recipe is both easy and decadent.
S’mores on a StickMy kids love to take these for treats everywhere. That's lucky for me since they are so easy to make. Beside the sprinkles, try mini candies for toppings.—Ronda Weirich, Plains, Kansas
