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35 S'mores Recipes That Make the Most of the Summertime Treat

Updated on May 29, 2025
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In fact, we think marshmallow, chocolate and graham crackers should be enjoyed all year long.

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Our Best Ideas for S'mores

If you thought the combination of marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers should be saved just for traditional campfire s’mores, think again! This classic flavor combination can be reinvented in tons of different ways — from cookies to cakes to cocktails. If you love toasting marshmallows over an open fire, you’ll love these recipes that offer tons of different ways to enjoy the versatile treat. Better yet, if you don’t have time to stand over an open fire, there are tons of different ways to achieve the same crunchy texture and toasted flavor in your indoor kitchen.

This list brings everything you love about the campfire favorite into comforting recipes that can be enjoyed all year long, no fire required. The best part? They’re easy to feed to a crowd at your next get-together.

Making individual s’mores can be messy and time consuming. If you’re feeding a crowd and want to enjoy the flavor of s’mores without standing over an open fire, these skillet s’mores are a great alternative. The recipe contains all the usual ingredients, along with chopped walnuts for extra texture and nutty flavor.

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S'mores Cups

This layered treat is beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. In fact, it’s like two treats in one: The cups are layered with creamy chocolate pudding, marshmallow whipped cream and crushed graham crackers, and it all gets topped off with a traditional s’mores sandwich.

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Upside-Down S'mores Tarts

Inspired by the upside-down puff pastry TikTok trend credited to @lilyghodrati, these tarts are an easy way to turn your favorite campfire dessert into an easy indoor treat. Creamy milk chocolate is sandwiched between a crunchy graham cracker and fluffy crescent dough, then baked until golden brown. Finish it off with toasty marshmallows to make your house smell like heaven.

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Frozen S'mores Lattes

Pop quiz: What's the most summery way to get your caffeine fix on? Nope, it's not iced coffee. Presenting frozen s'mores lattes (no campfire necessary). The secret ingredient is toasted marshmallow syrup, made by mixing charred marshmallows into a super-quick simple syrup. Whir it up in a blender with instant coffee, ice and whole milk. And don't forget the graham crackers and chocolate syrup.

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S'more Brownies

This mash-up treat combines everything you love about fudgy brownies and gooey, torched s'mores — no campfire required. The recipe yields 12 pieces, which means it’s a great recipe to prepare if you’re hosting a slumber party for kids. It also makes a fantastic dessert for a backyard barbecue.

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Dump S'mores

No need to wait for a campfire — you can make s'mores on a sheet pan at home. Even better, you can make a lot at once. Let it cool, then break it up for snacks, a bake sale or easy weeknight dessert.

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S'mores Blossom Cookies

Toasted, gooey marshmallows found their way into your peanut butter-chocolate blossom cookies and life couldn't be any better. Enjoy these treats warm or at room temperature — and be thankful you didn't have to build a campfire.

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The Frozen S'more

If you love cold treats in the summer but crave the flavor of s’mores at the same time, this recipe is an inventive combination of the two. These s'mores contain all the usual players, like graham crackers and melted chocolate, but the toasted marshmallows are chopped and stirred into vanilla ice cream, resulting in a next-level frozen treat. It’s a hybrid of two summertime classics that are sure to be a hit at your next BBQ.

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S'mores Doughnuts

Baked doughnuts are easy to dress up with all sorts of toppings, and we love this recipe that puts s’mores on top. We start by mixing up an easy doughnut recipe, then top them with a homemade glaze made from chocolate chips and heavy cream. A graham cracker and hunk of marshmallow make the perfect topping.

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S'mores Granola

If you’re the type of person who dreams about snacking on s’mores all day long, why wait for a campfire? This easy recipe proves you can enjoy the flavors of s’mores throughout the day. Eat it by the handful on its own, or sprinkle it on top of yogurt or ice cream.

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Mile-High S’mores Pie

This s'mores pie is an over-the-top tribute to the classic campfire dessert. A buttery and toasty graham cracker crust holds a rich chocolatey cold pudding filling. Topped with a Swiss meringue, which is piped on to resemble marshmallows, then toasted with a torch, this pie captures everything we all love about the iconic dessert, and then some!

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S'mores Bark

We've combined all the elements of a s'more into this delicious bark. It's got crunch from the graham crackers, richness from the chocolate and fire-roasted flavor from broiling the marshmallows. It’s easier than toasting them over a campfire (though admittedly not as much fun).

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Air Fryer Elvis S’mores

Bacon and chocolate are a no-brainer — so going all in on Elvis-inspired flavors seemed like the natural next step. The bacon adds saltiness, the peanut butter amplifies the crunch factor and the bananas add to the gooeyness. What's not to love about that?!

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S'mores Bread Pudding for Two

This impressive dessert might look intimidating, but it’s a totally easy option for date night. And better yet, it’s perfectly portioned for just two people. All you need is an oven, a fireplace and your favorite movie, and you can call this an indoor campfire for two.

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S'Mores Gooey Butter Cake

You can skip the campfire and still serve up s'mores flavors to a crowd with this rich, chewy version of the famous St. Louis cake.

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4 Ingredient S'mores Pie

This ooey, gooey, chocolatey dessert lets you take the flavors of the famous campfire treat and turn them into a pie. That way you can easily serve a crowd without everyone hovering over a fire, and no one needs to get their fingers covered in melted chocolate and sticky marshmallows. Be sure to preheat your broiler to allow the marshmallows to get caramelized and crunchy.

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Mini Taco S'mores

A genius muffin-tin hack makes quick work of turning out mini taco shells and a kitchen blowtorch gives these gooey dessert tacos a campfire taste. And did we mention the melted chocolate inside?

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Indoor S'more Sundae

These indoor s’mores are the perfect combination of the classic campfire treat and an ice cream sundae. We start by making a graham cracker crust and pressing it into a muffin tin to create the perfect bowl shape, then we add a scoop of ice cream, some marshmallows and a bit of chocolate. Once frozen, they get a super quick pass under the broiler to give the marshmallows toasty color and flavor.

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Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter S'mores

There’s a reason s’mores are a classic summertime treat: few can resist the appeal of toasted marshmallows atop smooth chocolate and sweet, crunchy graham cracker. This recipe ups the ante by adding peanut butter to the classic combo and dipping the s'mores in white and milk chocolate. It’s an easy upgrade that packs even more flavor.

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S'mores Pie

This s’mores pie is made with a homemade crust that’s filled with warm, comforting flavors. It’s then layered with the traditional s’mores filling of chocolate and marshmallows, all of which get topped off with a homemade glaze. A dusting of rainbow sprinkles adds extra color and flavor that kids of all ages will love.

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S'more Brownie Bites

These decadent bites have the flavor of s'mores with the texture of brownies — packed into a perfectly portable and impossibly adorable package.

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No-Bake Frozen S'mores Cheesecake

This dessert honors the traditional s'more with its thick graham cracker crust and rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake center topped with an ooey-gooey layer of melted marshmallows. And best of all, it's no-bake!

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S'more Pizza

Ready in under 30 minutes, this inventive treat is like two family favorites in one: s’mores and pizza. We start with store-bought pizza dough that gets baked until crispy, then pile it high with seasoned graham cracker crumbs, chocolate and marshmallows. It’s sweet and savory with just a tiny hint of heat.

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S'mores Cake

Get ooey, gooey s'mores without the flames: Crushed graham crackers, marshmallow cream and chocolate ganache turn a chocolate cake into a campfire-inspired treat. It’s the perfect treat to make for a summer birthday party or family barbecue. Boxed chocolate cake mix is our secret shortcut ingredient to making this cake extra easy.

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S'mores Cereal Treats

Everybody's favorite campfire trio of graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows works perfectly as a portable treat with this easy recipe. Graham-flavored cereal takes the place of traditional graham crackers, so you get the same crunchy texture in a bite-sized treat. Mini muffin tins help hold it all together while protecting your fingers from getting too sticky.

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S'mores Bars

These s’mores bars have a secret ingredient: caramel bits. Purists might think this sounds a little unconventional but trust us — the caramel enhances the sweet, chocolatey flavor of the bars.

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S'mores Dip

This super quick dip is an easy way to bring the magic of a campfire indoors. Our recipe calls for a quick and easy homemade chocolate sauce, but you could absolutely swap in your favorite ready-made fudge for a simple swap. Crunchy graham crackers make the perfect thing to dip.

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S'mores Martini

If you love a fun cocktail that’s packed with sweet, chocolatey flavor, you’ll love this s’mores martini. Marshmallow cream and graham cracker crumbs line the glass, while heavy cream, chocolate liqueur, chocolate bitters and Drambuie combine to make the perfect drink.

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S'mores Sweet Potato Cheesecake

This decadent cake combines two of our favorite desserts: a sweet potato cheesecake and a gooey, melted s'more. All the flavors and textures you’d expect are there, from the crispy chocolate graham cracker crust to the toasted marshmallows and rich chocolate sauce that gets drizzled over every slice. Sour cream and a pinch of salt helps keep it tangy and balanced, so it’s not too sweet.

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Marshmallow-Nut Brownies

These tasty brownies can be made from start to finish in just under a half hour. Peanut butter chips add extra creamy texture and nutty flavor, while bits of chopped mixed nuts add extra crunch. Mini marshmallows get toasted to perfection in the oven as the brownies cook.

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Classic S'mores

For the perfect classic s'more, you have to have melty chocolate, gooey toasty marshmallow and crisp graham cracker. But beyond that, there are a million ways to personalize a s'more, with ingredients like chocolates, nuts, dried fruits or jams. Start with this classic recipe and build on it however you like best.

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Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream Cake

Making your own ice cream cake at home is a fun way to personalize the summertime treat. In this recipe, we’re taking inspiration from s’mores and turning them into something cold and creamy. Pecans and graham cracker crumbs help add crunchy texture throughout.

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Grill Basket S’mores

Don't have enough time or space for a campfire but are drooling for smoky, gooey, sweet s’mores? Don’t worry; your grill can do the trick in no time! All you need is a flat fold-over grill basket, or even a slim kebob grill basket will work. A few minutes on the grill and you will have a big batch of s’mores to feed a crowd.

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S'mores Cookie Crumble Bars

Making your own ice cream cake at home is a fun way to personalize the summertime treat. In this recipe, we’re taking inspiration from s’mores and turning them into something cold and creamy. Pecans and graham cracker crumbs help add crunchy texture throughout.

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Giant S'more Cake

If you love sharing s’mores with friends, you’ll love this supersized version that makes it easy to divy up piece by piece. And the best part? There’s a summertime surprise inside: ice cream! It’s the perfect thing to serve at a backyard barbecue or summer soiree.

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