Give Me S'more!

Who doesn't love that time honored tradition of roasting a plump marshmallow over a bonfire using a stick that you found from some tree (hopefully green) around the area. Whether you like them charred or golden brown, there is one use that has continued to be a crowd pleaser among young campers and older reminiscers alike, the S'more. Just edge that marshmallow from the stick onto a graham cracker piled with chocolate. Finish with one final graham cracker and there is a tasty treat for all to enjoy. Especially I think that everyone can agree that the best part is getting the sticky marshmallow all over your face, with crumbs of cracker clinging on for dear life, never able to be removed!! Oh wait... maybe not so much.

How can the same taste and feeling be brought to the forefront of memories without the messy cleanup? I have a couple of suggestions so that indoor cleanliness and peace may be kept with a similar tasty treat.

#1 S'more Crispies

1 box graham crackers
3 T butter
1 bag large marshmallows
10 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Put the graham crackers in a large plastic bag and crush until the crumbs are coarse. There should be some variation in the sizes of the crumbs. Melt butter in a large pan over the stove. Stir in marshmallows until they are mostly melted. At this point about 1/2 C peanut butter may also be added for a slight twist. Stir in graham cracker crumbs until fully coated. Pour the mixture into a 9x12 greased casserole dish. Pat down with wax paper until the mixture is evenly spread across the dish. Let harden
Melt chocolate and pour over the top of the graham cracker mixture evenly. Let cool and let everyone enjoy!

#2 S'more Ice Cream Sandwich



This one is very simple and the recipe can be adjusted for however many you would like to make.

For 1 sandwich:
1/2 graham cracker, split in half
about 1/8 C vanilla ice cream
about 10 semisweet chocolate chips

Spread ice cream onto graham cracker and squish other part of the cracker on top. Marshmallow fluff or some other such product may be used in addition. Place chocolate chips around the sides. Mini chocolate chip would be good in this situation and may be rolled along the sides. Wrap in plastic wrap and refreeze for at least an hour.

The result is a very light treat that satisfies a sweet craving, but is little enough not to create guilt!

These treats are sure to bring out some nostalgia without the messy cleanup. Mmm s'morey.