Get your fire going and your marshmallows toasted August 10. We’ve got the original “Some More” recipe and lots more.
If the origin of s’mores remains a mystery, here are the crib notes from Wikipedia:
“S'more is a contraction of the phrase “some more.” S’mores appeared in a cookbook in the early 1920s, where it was called a “Graham Cracker Sandwich.” The text indicates that the treat was already popular with both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. In 1927, a recipe for “Some More” was published in Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts.
“The contracted term s’mores appears in conjunction with the recipe in a 1938 publication aimed at summer camps. A 1956 recipe uses the name “S’Mores” and lists the ingredients as “a sandwich of two graham crackers, toasted marshmallow and 1⁄2 chocolate bar.” A 1957 Betty Crocker cookbook contains a similar recipe under the name of “s’mores.”
Here, from Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts, Chapter VII “The Larder,” page 71, is the 1927 version of the beloved campfire treat.
Some More
8 sticks [for roasting marshmallows]
16 graham crackers
8 bars plain chocolate (any of the good plain brands broken in two)
16 marshmallows
Toast two marshmallows over the coals to a crisp gooey state and then put them inside a graham cracker and chocolate bar sandwich. The heat of the marshmallow between the halves of chocolate bar will melt the chocolate a bit. Though it takes like “some more” one is really enough.
National S’Mores Day Tips
In honor of Hyatt Regency Lost Pines’ nightly s’mores-roasting over Texas-size fire pits, Lost Pines’ executive chef Frank Majowicz (right) has shared his top tips for making s’mores:
If you don’t have access to a campfire setup, there are several easy ways to roast a marshmallow at home. You can get creative by using a cooking torch, or by broiling marshmallows on a baking sheet until the top side is golden brown, and then flipping each marshmallow and repeating.
In addition to the traditional ingredients of graham crackers, chocolate bars, and marshmallows, have some fun and get creative with additional toppings and recipe variations. I’ve tried s’mores recipes with everything from peanut butter to brownie chunks, and each unique recipe is delicious in its own right.
Making s’mores is a great way to get the family involved in a fun at-home activity. I recommend families document their favorite variations by creating a homemade cookbook with photos of the results of each.
From Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort
Cedar Creek, Texas (outside of Austin)
Chocolate Chip Cookie S’mores
2 chocolate chip cookies
1 roasted marshmallow
4 pieces of a Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar
Roast a marshmallow over a fire or in the broiler until its golden brown. Place the Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar and the roasted marshmallow between two home-made or store-bought chocolate chip cookies and enjoy!
Reese’s Banana S’mores
Graham crackers
1 roasted marshmallow
1 original-size Reese’s peanut butter cup
Sliced bananas
Roast a marshmallow over a fire or in the broiler until its golden brown. Place the Reese’s, sliced bananas, and marshmallow between two graham crackers and enjoy!
S’mores Pops
Melted Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar
1 roasted marshmallow
Crushed graham crackers
In a small stovetop pot, melt the Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar on low heat. While the chocolate is melting, roast a marshmallow over a fire or in the broiler until it’s golden brown, and crush up the graham crackers into a separate dish. Once the marshmallow is roasted, remove it from the fire or stove. Remove the roasting stick and insert a cake pop or lollipop stick. Dip the roasted marshmallow in the melted chocolate until it is fully covered, and then roll it in the crushed graham crackers.
S’mores Sunday
Vanilla ice cream
Sprinkles
Crushed graham crackers
Marshmallow fluff
Hot fudge
Scoop desired amount of ice cream into a bowl. Add a generous amount of the remaining ingredients as ice cream toppings, and enjoy!
From Lone Star Court
Austin, Texas
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It seems everyone is constantly on the lookout for new ways to elevate our time at home. What better way to do that than to indulge in a chef-ed-up take on a classic backyard s’more on National S’Mores Day. Lone Star Court tapped its team for some unique takes on the classic summertime treat that can be re-created at home for a fun date night or family activity.
Executive chef Emily Hill is no stranger to s’mores: Lone Star Court offers guests build-your-own kits so they can roast their own at one of the numerous fire pits scattered throughout the property. For at-home s’more-making, Hill recommends roasting the marshmallow over a backyard firepit or toasting them in the oven to combine into one of her four yummy, gooey recipes.
Kitchen Sink
Cookie of choice
1 toasted marshmallow
Chocolate bar chunk
Cooked bacon slices
Pretzels or potato chips
The Elvis Presley
Donuts, cut in half like a bagel
Reese’s peanut butter cups
Banana slices
Toasted marshmallows
Campfire Pie
Graham cracker crust
Chocolate no-bake cheesecake*
2 cups room-temp melted chocolate
Plop toasty marshmallows all on top.
*Cheesecake:
24 ounces cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Choco-Late Night Brownies
Chocolate brownie
Mini marshmallows
Graham cracker chunk
Chocolate chunks
Ice cream
Enjoy with ice cream and red wine.
For an adults-only celebration, Kolby Petrus, director of food & beverage at Lone Star Court, has created two buzzy libations to either pair alongside your s’more of choice or enjoy on its own for a tasty nightcap.
Let’s Choco ’Bout It
RumChata
Tito’s vodka
Cherry herring liqueur
Godiva dark chocolate liqueur
Orange bitters
Garnish with cherry with a crushed graham cracker crust.
Chocolate Strawberries & Cream
Dripping Springs vodka
Bailey’s liqueur
Godiva dark chocolate liqueur
Strawberry puree
Top with muddled strawberries and whipped cream.
From Firestone & Robertson, TX Whiskey
Fort Worth, Texas
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One more drink ‘round the campfire? Try this one from TX Whiskey.
TX S’Mores Cocktail
2 parts TX Whiskey
3 parts Hot Chocolate
Marshmallows for garnish
Graham crackers for garnish
Rim mug in graham cracker dust. Combine whiskey and hot chocolate in mug and top with marshmallows and graham cracker pieces.
Perfect For: Those of us who have a sweet tooth — on National S’Mores Day in August, during the holidays, or any time at all. This is a drink you can dress up with a graham cracker dust rim and chocolate sauce mug lining or enjoy it in a simple mug around a fire with friends and family.
Photography: Images courtesy Lone Star Court, Sarah Wong
