Okay, it might be a little silly for me to post a recipe for s’mores. I know, you already know how to make s’mores. It’s really so simple, just marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers. But these were easily the best I’ve ever had. Very different from what I had as a kid (and I wonder what me as a kid would have thought of these). The salty-sweet combination with bacon in the homemade marshmallows and smoked salt on the homemade graham crackers adds another dimension to this classic dessert. As I’ve gotten older, my chocolate preferences have shifted away from milk chocolate and towards dark chocolate, and this was the perfect place to embrace that. Dark chocolate (60% cocoa content or higher ideally) helps these seem sophisticated instead of sickeningly sweet (although, okay, they’re still quite sweet). These s’mores were the perfect way to kick off the grilling season during the recent abnormally warm weather, and I’m pretty sure I’ll have to make them the next time I go camping. I think my young self would approve; these are the best of both worlds: playful and messy to tap into your inner kid but complex enough to please your adult taste buds.
Maple Bacon S’mores (adapted from Kitchen Konfidence)
Ingredients:
- maple bacon marshmallows
- graham crackers, preferably homemade
- dark chocolate (60% or higher is ideal)
Method:
Skewer maple bacon marshmallows on wooden skewers or sticks. Over a campfire, chimney starter, grill, or gas stove, roast the marshmallows until gooey and darkening on the outside. Transfer the marshmallows to graham crackers, preferably homemade, top with dark chocolate (60% or higher is ideal) and more graham crackers, and enjoy!
