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The Only S'mores Recipe You'll Ever Need (Plus 3 Upgrades)

Classic, peanut butter cup, and a strawberry version the kids will request all summer.

By Backyard Camping Team · May 4, 2026
The Only S'mores Recipe You'll Ever Need (Plus 3 Upgrades)

The classic is two graham crackers, one square of milk chocolate, one golden-roasted marshmallow. That's it. Don't overthink it.

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For the peanut butter cup version, swap the chocolate for half a Reese's. For strawberry, add one thin slice of fresh strawberry between the marshmallow and chocolate. It cuts the sweetness and feels fancy.

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