please sir, I want s'more!

 It's S'more fun together!

 Is it even camping with out the S'mores?
​You either love them or hate them but, s'mores are a campers right of passage!

When it's your first time camping, you can guarantee s'mores will be on the menu and good thing too, most people link camping and s'mores together, hand in hand.

The History of S'mores

This delicious campfire treat has a fogy past, it's exact origins are unknown.
​The recipe was first printed in a 1927 Guide Book called, "Tamping & Trailing with the Girl Scouts". It's attributed to the Campfire Girls. The printed recipe named the dessert "Some More", playing on the idea that once you've had one you will want some more. Although, it is advised to eat this treat sparingly!

Some people argue that the delicious treat dawned from the Victorian Era. During that time, "sandwich cookies" and cakes filled with jams, cremes or lemon curd were popular desserts. One could see how maybe that could have inspired the "s'more". Although, back then marshmallow was very different then what we think of the namesake now. 

It is unclear at what point the name "some more" evolved into the "S'more" we all recognize today.
(Maybe a childs mispronouciation?)
It seems to us, like many others have also concluded, a child had to have created this campfire treat! Who else would want to mix all that, ooey-gooey stickiness together while camping?
(Not a parent, that's for sure.)  

No one seems to mind their past, s'mores are here to stay.
​ (& slay!)
Today there are limitless creative and delicious combinations to create your perfect campfire dessert.
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The OG of the s'mores world no longer reigns supreme, there are several ways to level up your s'mores game!

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The Anatomy of a S'more

Here's the deal, there is no recipe to create the perfect s'more.
​However, there are a few key components that make up the anatomy of a s'more. Understanding the basics will help you elevate your dessert game.

The Foundation is an important part of the s'more. It's what makes up the outer layer, the top & bottom of the s'more "sandwich". The classic graham cracker can be swapped out for a number of other contenders, such as a cookie or wafer. Don't conform, live a little, bust apart an Oreo and try the S'moreo!

The Topping is the fun part! Traditionally it's a few pips of a chocolate bar and is delicious enough as it is. However, you have full freedom to add any candy bar, candy, or fruit to create your ideal combinations. A bit of bacon can go a long way if you want to add some savory goodness to your sweet treat! You can even lose the cookie and stuff the marshmallow with your topping or pop a roasted marshmallow into a drink. Don't be afraid to experiment! (We hear good things about roasted Starburst candy.)

The ​Binding Agent is the key to element of the s'more. A fire roasted marshmallow, melts the chocolate and holds the s'more together. Switch it up with some peanut butter, apple butter, jams, marshmallow Fluff or Nutella! This is a great alternative if you're at home,  don't have access to a fire, or there is a fire ban.

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Our Favorite S'mores Combinations

Need some inspiration?
​Tested & Tried. These are our favorite S'mores combinations from over the years!

 The OG: Graham Cracker + Chocolate Bar + Marshmallow

 The Breakfast S'more: Graham Cracker + Chocolate Bar + Bacon + Marshmallow

The Cookie Monster: Chocolate Chip Cookie + Chocolate Bar + Marshmallow

The Nut: Graham Cracker + Peanut Butter Cup + Marshmallow

We're Gonna Need S'more: Chocolate Chip Cookie + Peanut Butter Cup + Marshmallow

Trail Mix S'more: Graham Cracker + Chocolate Almond Bar + Marshmallow
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 Strawberry Dutch: Stroopwafel + Chocolate Bar +  Strawberry -> (Stuffed) Marshmallow

The Monkey: Graham Cracker + Banana Slice + Marshmallow

PB & Banana S'more: Graham Cracker + Banana Slice + Peanut Butter

Caramel Surprise: Fudge Stripe Cookie + Rolo -> (Stuffed) Marshmallow

The Hype Man: Fudge Stripe Cookie + Chocolate Bar + Marshmallow

S'moreo: Oreo Cookie + Marshmallow

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Now you are ready to be a S'mores connoisseur!

Get outside and have some fun!