Food Recipes Desserts Chocolate Desserts 6 Sweet and Smoky S'mores-Inspired Recipes From Cookies to Cake You don't even need a campfire to indulge in these sweet and smoky summertime stalwarts. By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 31, 2024 Close Photo: Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen S'mores are synonymous with summertime snacking, and we definitely encourage you to weave in as many of these classic treats as possible in the summer and fall. But if we're being honest, that unbeatable flavor-texture combo of crisp graham crackers, caramelized marshmallows, and glorious melted chocolate is something we crave year-round. Here, we harness all the deliciousness of simple s'mores into full-on desserts in the form of brownies, icebox cake, grilled pie, and more — no campfire required. 01 of 06 Salted Caramel S'mores Johnny Autry Upgrade the quintessential campfire treat by adding a drizzle of salted caramel to s'mores made with crisp homemade graham crackers — it takes just one rich, gooey bite to know the extra effort is totally worth it. These grahams are sweetened with a combination of brown sugar, molasses, and honey for a deep flavor that's unparalleled by any boxed variety. Get the Recipe 02 of 06 Grilled S’mores Pie Grilled S'mores Pie. Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Ali Ramee Get the signature smoky flavor of the campfire by employing your grill for this decadent pie filled with chocolate ganache and topped with gooey toasted marshmallows. Get the Recipe 03 of 06 S’mores Icebox Cake Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Our inventive icebox cake takes the beloved trio of gooey toasted marshmallows, cinnamon-spiced graham crackers, and melty chocolate and morphs it into a frozen dessert for a crowd. Vanilla ice cream is swirled with toasted marshmallows and layered with graham crackers and homemade hot fudge in this irresistible summer treat. Get the Recipe 04 of 06 S'mores Brownies © Sarah Bolla Make your own gluten-free flour blend for these fudgy brownies. They're baked on a graham cracker crust, then topped with marshmallows and broiled to caramelized perfection. Get the Recipe 05 of 06 S'mores Bars with Marshmallow Meringue © Con Poulos What's not to love about make-ahead s'mores? These bars feature a salty, crunchy graham cracker crust topped with a rich chocolate filling and fluffy, light, marshmallowy meringue — they'll keep in the fridge for a couple of days if you'd like to make them in advance. Get the Recipe 06 of 06 S’mores Linzer Cookies Greg DuPree Swapping a combo of graham flour and hazelnut meal for the traditional all-purpose flour and almond meal gives these linzer-inspired cookies the flavor of s’mores. They're sandwiched together with marshmallow creme and finished with a drizzle of bittersweet chocolate to offset the sweetness. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit