Game Day S’mores
These sweet treats are a riff on the very popular summer campfire s’mores. If you love marshmallow and chocolate, and have fun nostalgic memories of campfire s’mores, these simpler “no-bake” Game Day S’mores will delight you.
The S’mores are easy to make, appeal to kids of all ages, and are a guaranteed crowd pleaser. There is no baking or fire-roasting so you can make these indoors and they are safe for even young children to make. I make these often for events because I can make them ahead of time and store them in the freezer. Some people even prefer eating them when they are still frozen.
You need a package of graham crackers, Nutella, raspberry, strawberry or grape jelly, and marshmallow fluff. The best thing is that they are customizable and you could add peanut butter and/or any other spread that you like.
Break the graham cracker in half at the perforation. Spread a generous teaspoon of Nutella on one side of the cracker and a tablespoon of marshmallow fluff on the other. Add a thin layer of jelly over the Nutella. I always stir the jelly with a fork to make sure that it is smooth before spreading on the S’more. Place the two halves together and press gently to seal the filling and repeat.
If you want the S’Mores to look a little more finished—and I always do!—dip the sticky sides in sugar sprinkles that match your favorite team colors for a perfect Superbowl presentation or shaved chocolate and nuts for a more sophisticated look.
For parties, I like to set out the graham crackers and spreads and add a few options like sliced bananas, crumbled bacon, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles and lots of different jellies—the sky and your friends and family’s imaginations are the limit! Give everyone a (plastic) knife and let them make their own s’mores.
Give me S'more S'mores Bar
INGREDIENTS
8 graham crackers, each one split in half to make 16 pieces
8 squares premium chocolate such as Scharffenberger or other candy bars (see below)
16 large marshmallows
Extra long bamboo skewers, soaked in water Parchment Paper
METHODS/STEPS
Grilling Method: Direct/High Heat
Basic S'mores:
Place graham cracker halves on a tray. Set a square of candy bar or chocolate on top of half of them. If desired, add 1 or 2 pieces of fruit or nuts to each piece. Thread marshmallows onto the end of each skewer: Hold the marshmallows just above the cooking grate directly over high heat and turn slowly until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Slide two warm marshmallow onto each graham cracker and candy half. Place the remaining graham cracker halves on top. Gently press together and enjoy immediately.
To set up your own S'mores bar, give each guest 4 marshmallows a skewer and a plate, let them use their imagination to build a candy-land fantasy S'more. Below are some suggested sweets to put between the white fluff and the graham crackers:
Suggested Toppings:
Hershey's bar Reeses Peanut Butter Cup (Kraft) Caramels Dark Chocolate Heath Bar White chocolate with almonds Crystallized ginger Dried cherries Graham crackers: plain, cinnamon sugar and chocolate covered Chocolate chip cookies Kit Kat Nestle Crunch York Peppermint Patties Peppermint Bark Chopped almonds Chopped pecans Chopped walnuts Lemon Peel Orange Peel Any favorite candy
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