Reinvent the campfire favorite with our grown-up flavor combinations—plus get more inventive ideas for camping treats
Elaine Johnson, Amy Machnak, and Stephanie Spencer
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Ultimate S'more
The case for the 4-hour s'more: One bite and you'll be sold. Your childhood treat never tasted this good! Recipe:Ultimate S'more
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Strawberry and Chocolate S'mores
Take the classic campfire dessert up a notch by adding strawberry slices to Graham crackers, dark chocolate, and roasted marshmallow.
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Nutella and Banana S'mores
For all-out indulgence, try peanut-butter cookies with Nutella, sliced banana, and marshmallow.
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Ginger and Caramel S'mores
Give s'mores a kick with gingersnaps, a caramel-filled chocolate square, and marshmallow.
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Caramel-drizzled S'mores
Fill peanut-butter cookies with bittersweet chocolate, caramel sauce, and marshmallow.
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Chocolate and Peanut Butter S'mores
Anyone who's outgrown classic s'mores will love this version: gooey-sweet melted marshmallow tempered by bittersweet chocolate cookies and salty roasted peanuts. Spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter (at room temperature, for easy spreading) onto a thin, crisp chocolate water (such as Nabisco Famous Chocolate Waters). Slide 1 skewer-toasted marshmallow onto peanut butter. Top with a second wafer and squish down gently. Eat, licking fingers. Recipe:Chocolate and Peanut Butter S'mores
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Nutty Banana S'mores
Make these s'mores with graham crackers, a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup (or Nutella), sliced banana, and marshmallow.
This homey dessert cooks best over a bed of glowing embers, created by moving the low-burning logs of your fire out into a frame. Whipped crème fraîche gives the dessert a touch of sophistication.
Any berry or berry combination works in this cake, which has a dry, crumbly topping that combines with the berry juices for a rich, sweet treat. Pack the frozen berries in a cooler and make this on the first night of camping, before they thaw completely.