Best Campfire Smores Aka Robinson Crusoes Recipes

CAMPFIRE S'MORES (AKA ROBINSON CRUSOES)

Steps:

• Break cracker in half (the short way); set one aside for the top.
• Spread peanut butter on one cracker, set the candy piece on that and press gently.
• Roast the marshmallow over the WARMTH of a campfire (do NOT burn--it will not achieve the proper squishiness required for a PROPER s'more). Watch for the 'shmallow to swell up and get puffy looking.
• While still on the roasting stick, lay marshmallow on top of the chocolate, use the reserved cracker to hold the 'shmallow; pull the stick out, pressing down with the cracker.
• Viola! If you roasted the marshmallow properly, there should be a bit oozing out around the edges.
• OPTIONS: Instead of chocolate grahams, you can use regular ones or cinnamon/sugar ones. OR try fudge-stripe cookies or chocolate chip or even GINGERsnaps!
• ALTERNATIVE COOKING METHOD: Prepare everything up to the roasting marshmallow step. Place marshmallows on a plate, pop in the microwave for about 10 seconds (REALLY!)--watch carefully as you don't want them to explode (messy, messy!). Lift carefully with a spoon and set on the chocolate piece, top with the lid -- careful--the marshmallow can be quite hot!
• EASY CLEAN-UP: Bringing a box of crackers, a jar of p-butter and a knife AND the roasting sticks AND the bag of marshmallows can be a hassle--and in the dark, too yet! Instead, win your Martha Stewart "Organized Camper" certificate by putting everything into a cake pan and carrying it jauntily to the fire, say something like: "OOOh, look what good thing we'll be having tonight" -- and waggle your head in a knowing way. :rofl:
• PROPER PRONUNCIATION: S'more is a contraction of the words Some More. Do not turn this into a German phrase by calling them "Schhhhmores." Nope. They are Ssss'mores. Thanks.

FROZEN S'MORES

Steps:

• Break graham cracker in half.
• Spread one half with marshmallow cream and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
• Top with ice cream and remaining graham cracker half.
• Push a popsicle stick into ice cream, if desired.
• Freeze until set up before eating, or it will be messy.
• Sometimes we dip halfway into melted chocolate and then refreeze.

CAMPFIRE S'MORES

Steps:

• Butter a 9- by 11-inch pan.
• Place the chocolate in a large bowl over a double boiler at a low simmer. Stir the chocolate until melted, and then turn off the heat. In a separate pot, bring the cream just to a simmer. Stir in the espresso and chile powder, and then remove from the heat. Add the cream mixture to the chocolate and whisk into a smooth, shiny consistency. Refrigerate.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Stir in the marshmallows and cook until fully melted. Add the vanilla paste and popped popcorn, coating thoroughly.
• Press half of the popcorn mix into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of the salt and the chocolate mixture. Spread the remaining popcorn mix on top, sprinkling with the rest of the salt. Refrigerate until set.
• Once cool enough to easily handle, cut first into rectangles and then into triangles. Let sit at room temperature until slightly tacky.
• Crush 2 sheets of the graham crackers in a shallow dish. Place the triangles into the crumbs and press the crumbs into the bottom and sides. Place the triangles on a baking sheet and top with a few remaining marshmallows. Put under the broiler until light brown. Top with larger piece of graham for garnish.

MEXICAN S'MORES

Steps:

• Spread peanut butter on a tortilla.
• Scatter a few chips and marshmallows on the peanut butter.
• Fold sides in on tortilla.
• Roll up tortilla.
• Wrap tightly in foil.
• Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or grill til melted.