S’mores are a North American treat made by stacking a marshmallow and chocolate between two graham crackers and heating over a fire. The word “s’more” is thought to come from “some” and “more”. S’mores are popular in the summer and can also be made in a microwave.
A smore or “s’more” is a treat, popular in North America, that is typically cooked over a fire. S’mores are created by stacking a marshmallow and chocolate square between two graham crackers and heating the dessert bun until the marshmallow and chocolate partially melt. S’mores aficionados generally have special tricks they use to create the perfect treat. For example, instead of heating the whole s’more, you could simply roast the marshmallow on a stick first and then add it to the chocolate graham crackers. This way, the delicious sugary crust of the cooked marshmallow will add flavor to the s’more and the heat will help melt the chocolate.
Because s’mores are so popular with North American campers, some food markets actually cluster candy bars, crackers, and marshmallows on shelves during the summer months. In fact, s’mores are so popular that the combined flavor of chocolate, crackers, and marshmallows has been incorporated into packaged cookies, granola, candy bars, and ice cream.
While the etymology of the word “s’mores” has never been proven, one can take a chance on guessing where the word came from. “S’more” seems to be a contraction of the words “some” and “more”. One can imagine how with a mouth full of melted chocolate, marshmallows and chewy graham crackers, asking for “a little more” might sound like “s’mores”. Thus (we think) the term “s’mores” was born.
The campfire culinary genius who created the first s’more is unknown. However, the first recorded s’mores recipe was included in the 1927 Girl Scout Handbook, Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts. The recipe was titled “Some Costumes and appeared in various guises in subsequent Girl Scout releases.
S’mores are traditionally enjoyed during the summer months when they can be cooked over an open fire. Many people have found ways to enjoy s’mores year round. For those lucky folks who have fireplaces in their homes, s’mores can be cooked up on a snowy day for a delicious winter treat.
S’mores go very well with a glass of cold milk for the kids or a fresh cup of coffee for the adults. S’mores can also be created in your microwave. Simply stack your ingredients the traditional way and zap the snack for 30 seconds to one minute and fifteen seconds depending on the strength of your machine. While you won’t be able to get the crispy edges of browned marshmallows in your microwave, you’re sure to still enjoy a delicious sweet treat.
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