Gimme S'more(s)!

 Y'all, I love twitter (do you follow us? we're @youplusmestyle). The other day, a certain someone mentioned something about wanting s'mores. Which got s'mores stuck right in the forefront of my brain. And I remembered that you can make them in the microwave, which seems like it would be an awesome solution to the no campfire conundrum, but there are two things that have always bothered me about that method. A) you have to put your marshmallow on a cracker to keep it from gooey-ing all over your microwave, and said cracker gets soggy, and b) what good is a marshmallow if it doesn't have a nice crispy shell?
So folks, I pulled out my trusty creme brulee torch thinking I was going to add a crispy crust after the microwaving, but in this, as in so many other processes in life, I learned that the simplest solution is the best. If you and your broiler (or the broiler in your toaster oven!) have been estranged as of late, I suggest you rekindle your relationship, because he is the key to unbelieveably good wintertime s'mores.

Variations on a Theme: S'mores

Theme: 1 marshmallow, milk chocolate, and graham crackers
Broil your marshmallow sitting on one of your graham crackers. It will take around 2-3 minutes, depending on your broiler. Check often, and you may want to turn over your marshmallow mid-way. Resist the urge to put your milk chocolate in the broiler, because it will get too melty. And you will be sad. Not that I speak from experience.

Variation 1: 1 marshmallow, milk chocolate (I tried this with dark, and I thought the chocolate was too bitter as compared to the ginger), candied ginger, and ginger crisps (make sure they are crispy ginger cookies, not chewy ones!)
Broil your marshmallow sitting on one of your ginger cookies. When it's done, add candied ginger and chocolate, and smoosh together into a whole bunch of yumminess. This would have been a million times better with a cardamom marshmallow from Whimsy and Spice.

Variation 2 (this one is ridiculously yummy): 2 marshmallows, dark chocolate, 1T peanut butter, and 2 butter crisp cookies.
Broil your marshmallows on one of your cookies. While they are broiling, give the other cookie a nice smudge of peanut butter (don't be stingy!). When your marshmallows come out, assemble your s'mores, and devour like a pack of ravenous dogs with your husband. Repeat an embarrassing number of times.

I hope this keeps you all set until it's time to build campfires again. Be sure to check back tomorrow, when Elisabeth will be rounding up gifts! Have a great Thursday, and for all of you stuck in the snow, keep warm!

Comments

[elisabeth]

Yum! Perfect for a snow day!

[Lisa]

Those s'mores sound fantastic. I love your variations on them. I have a linky party on my blog every week called "Sweets for a Saturday" and I'd like to invite you to stop by this weekend and link this up.

[From Me To You]

This is ridiculous! I want it all right now! Good thing it's Friday... if there is ever a day to treat yourself *makes grocery list*

[Melissa]

I love the idea of using butter crisp cookies! YUM!

My husband & I have been substituting chocolate bars for Nutella when we make our s'mores. The chocolate is already melted & it's very tasty!

[miya]

Get OUT! Nutella on your s'mores? I thought I was being a genius with peanut butter, but you, dear Melissa, just raised the bar. By a lot.
Jaime, any day that ends in y is a day to treat yourself to s'mores. That's why we gave you a few variations. To prevent boredom...
Lisa, your blog is adorable. Thank you for stopping by!
E, we can totally rock these for lunch one day next week.
xo to all!