SOME MORE OPTIONS FOR YOUR
S’MORES By Sydnee Brashears
Summer is the time for play, and though I’m sure your mother told you not to play with your food, that’s how these fun new s’more combinations came around. If you want to do something different with your toasty marshmallow this year, check out all these cool ways to do s’mores a little differently. Salted Caramel S’mores For the decadent taste of salted caramel, replace the chocolate with caramel sauce and apply sea salt. A simple scruple for the sweet tooth in your family! Hearty S’more For a s’more you don’t have to feel bad about eating for breakfast, slap in some maple bacon for a treat that’s just as nutritious as that breakfast bar you always eat.
Candied S’more Sometimes a s’more is just not sweet enough. If you want to add a little more fun to building a s’more, have a variety of small
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chocolate candies like Kit-Kats or Reece’s Peanut Butter Cup’s instead of typical chocolate. They’re easy to buy in bulk, and if you have leftover Easter candy, what better way to use it? Mexican S’more The sweet taste of a s’more can be overwhelming. To add a little kick to your s’more, sprinkle cinnamon and chili powder to the chocolate for a south-of-the-border smash of goodness. Sacrilegious S’more If you like to push things, and you don’t mind stepping on a few s’more purist toes, one unusual but nevertheless interesting combination was brought to me by a friend who prefers to stay anonymous. Adding shredded cheddar cheese (just a pinch!) adds a sharp, salty flavor that I can’t deny is rather pleasant if you can get over the mere idea of adding cheese to a s’more. Try it if you’re feeling brave this summer! There are a hundred different cool combinations for s’mores outside of the traditional. What unusual ways have you used to kick off s’more season?
