More than S'mores for the Great Outdoors

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Some S'mores

S'mores are a tradition among young and old campers alike. Although the first published recipe appeared in the 1940 Girl Scout Handbook, chances are s'mores probably came into being not long after the commercial marshmallow was developed in the 1880s. Here is an adaptation of the original recipe, as well as a few of our favorite variations. Challenge your kids to invent their own s'mores.

THE CLASSIC:

Everyone can adjust the amounts of chocolate, marshmallow and graham cracker to match personal taste. The basic s'more method is to toast 1 marshmallow over the coals until it's brown, then sandwich it between 4 squares of chocolate and 2 graham crackers. (It's best to use thin chocolate bars, such as 1.5-ounce Hershey's Milk Chocolate.)

ROBINSON CRUSOES:

True peanut butter lovers can spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter onto 2 graham crackers, then sandwich 1 toasted marshmallow between them. For a peanut butter and chocolate combo, add 4 thin squares of chocolate.

CHOCOLATE DREAM:

The only way to make this s'more more chocolaty would be to dip the entire treat in chocolate sauce. Sandwich a toasted marshmallow between 4 thin squares of chocolate and 2 chocolate-covered graham crackers.

MIGHTY MINTS:

These s'mores have an added zing from the mint. Chocolate mints tend to be thin, so they melt exceptionally well. Toast the marshmallow, then sandwich it between 2 thin chocolate mints and 2 graham crackers.