I love S'mores. But why do I have to wait for the grill-time of summer or the very occasional camp time trip to enjoy the marshmallowy mess? I've found an easy way to get quick S'mores at home that rival any you'll get over a campfire.
Le Petite Ecolier cookies are the start. These butter cookies are coated with a chocolate top (I like the dark chocolate version). This makes an easy process almost easier. I find the Hershey bars are too thick and are never fully melted by the time the marshmallows are ready. With the Le Petite Ecoliers, the amount of chocolate is a perfect ratio to the marshmallows and cookie.
First of all -- I don't own a microwave. In the beginning, it was almost a test to see how long Ryan and I could make do without a microwave. And where would we even put it if we had it? It's been more than three months and I only miss it to reheat leftovers (especially pasta). So the s'mores microwave option I used as a child was out. But the broiler? Why not? And guess what? It was perfect in that it yielded melted yet slightly charred marshmallows.
I only had the miniature marshmallows so I stacked them all on the cookies and then on a cookie sheet to go under the broiler. Check on them every 30 seconds. Mine were toasty after almost a minute. Keep your eye on them because like anything under the broiler, things burn at a rapid rate.
Other S'mores ideas:
Campfire S'mores, French Laundry style
S'mores Cake
S'mores Eclairs
S'mores Sundae
S'mores Bars
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I used to make S'mores every afternoon in the oven when I was a kid. Looks like I'll have to revive that tradition!
Posted by: Lisa (Homesick Texan) | January 11, 2008 at 11:07 AM
What a great idea. Why didn't I ever think of that. I love those cookies though. I'd probably eat half of the box before managing to put some marshmallows on top.
Posted by: Mary | January 11, 2008 at 05:49 PM
I had some s'mores last night, marshellows toasted over an open flame in my fire place. I used the knew marshmallow roasters that I bought for my wife from Restoration Hardware. Love S'mores!
Posted by: one food guy | January 13, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Yes Andrea, the "very occassional camp time trip" that happens, um, never...
Posted by: Michelle | January 14, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Smores are tooo yummy! I'll skip the campfire and just order it for complete dessert satisfaction!
Posted by: San Franisco Photos | January 16, 2008 at 12:12 PM
What a great blog you have! all the recipes look just yummy!
Posted by: Sorina | January 25, 2008 at 02:22 PM
I love, love,love those cookies! I can only imagine what a fun touch the marshmallows are.
Posted by: Terry B | February 05, 2008 at 12:45 AM
Try taking your marshmallow and make a hole through the middle. If you do it just right, slip the chocolate inside of the marshmallow and roast it. The chocolate comes out so creamy and warm inside the marshmallow!
Posted by: Mike | March 07, 2009 at 05:24 PM