Some More S'mores

We all love a good tasty s’more, but did you know that the first published recipe for “Some Mores” dates back to 1927?! It is true! No one knows exactly who invented this sweet treat, but it was featured in a 1927 publication called Tramping and Trailing with the Girls Scouts. A woman named Loretta Scott Crew is given credit for the recipe when she made them for Girl Scouts by a campfire.

Would you look at that beautiful S'more!

August 10^th is National S’mores Day; therefore, we are getting you prepared in this week’s blog! Keep reading to learn a few ways to create s’mores when camping at Ocean Lakes Family Campground!

The basic ingredients for a S'more.

The Classic S’more | Simply toast marshmallows over a fire until they are crispy and gooey, then sandwich it between two graham crackers and two pieces of a chocolate bar (some people only use one piece of a chocolate bar and place it under the marshmallow; however, I love chocolate, so it is two pieces for me). The hot marshmallow will slightly melt the chocolate, which will create a warm and gooey sweet treat!

The Classic S'more!

A Classic Hybrid | Please note, you will need a fire pit for this method! If your fire pit has a grill (a metal “rack” you can place over the fire put), you can heat the chocolate and graham crackers while sticking the marshmallow directly over the fire. This will melt the chocolate a little more but be careful of burning the graham crackers (unless you like it that way)!

If you do not have a fire pit, simply lay out foil on the grill and use the above steps.

S’more Foils | Please note, you will need a fire pit for this method, too! Have you ever created a foiled burger? If so, then this method will sound very familiar. Make your s'more sandwich and tightly wrap it in the foil before placing it in the fire's coals for just a couple of minutes. Unlike the classic method, the chocolate melts with the marshmallow, so be prepared for chocolate fingers!

S’more Cones | If any of you are familiar with Bree Hester from Baked Bree, then you may recognize this method! Bree believes, “S'mores are great, but campfire cones are better."

Use a Sugar Ice Cream Cone and stuff it with chocolate and marshmallows, then tightly wrap it in foil before placing it on the fire pit or grill for a couple of minutes.

Hester takes it even further by encouraging you to use your imagination. She even made a peach sauce and used toppings, such as sliced almonds, chocolate chips, crushed chocolate cookies, marshmallows, granola, and whipped cream. YUM!

Until Next Time | Whether you stick with a classic S’more or get wild and crazy with your method and toppings, S’mores are always a tasty treat! Sitting around a campfire, toasting marshmallows, and sharing stories or memories with those you love is one way to create a wonderful memory that will last a lifetime.

Camping at Ocean Lakes Family Campground.