Say "S'mores" and I think of summertime, and an evening campfire. Although we can also make them late into the fall sometimes too, since here in the south it is often nice enough to have an evening that is warm with a bit of chill in the air, perfect for a cozy fire in the backyard. Also having a fire pit in the yard is common now days. A campfire or backyard fire is always a great time for making and enjoying s'mores. The thought often reminds me of the many times I would allow my kids and their friends to camp-out in the backyard during the summertime. They just thought is was the coolest thing, real tents and everything, and especially the campfire! I liked it because they were right here at home with all the benefits of home, but enjoying the benefits of camping too. No camp-out would be complete without making s'mores, so they were always included in the plan.
On one occasion, while having the campfire all ready and the kids excited to make s'mores, I realized I totally forgot to pick up some graham crackers when I had been shopping for all the camp prep. "Seriously?" Well it didn't stop me from making s'mores fun. Sometimes you have to try something a different way. Luckily I had chocolate chip cookies on hand...Yep, good ole Nabisco Chips Ahoy, chocolate chip cookies. They were a huge hit, and most of the kids liked them even as much or better than the traditional way. Personally, I to this day still prefer to make them using those chocolate chip cookies. Give it a try, you might be surprised and find that you do like them too. You can still add the chocolate candy bar if you like, or the chocolate chips in the cookies may be enough chocolate for you. Although there's always room for more chocolate if you ask me! Toast up those marshmallows and then squish 'em (don't you just love that technical term?), between two Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies, and mmm, mmm! S'more please!
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This got me thinking about making s'mores cookies. I found many recipes on my search and there are a gazillion different recipes for s'mores cookies that look easy and tasty, and would offer that s'mores flavor. I came across a couple that can be made on the grill. That's something I had never tried. And who wants to turn on the oven when it's 90 degrees outside?
This S'more Pizza makes for a great dessert, also a fun treat for the kids to put together. After cooking dinner on the grill, you make dessert on the grill too! Yummy!
This S'more Pizza makes for a great dessert, also a fun treat for the kids to put together. After cooking dinner on the grill, you make dessert on the grill too! Yummy!
Grilled Chocolate Chip S’more Pizza
I'm a huge fan of Nutella, and I also love bananas so this is very much to my liking. Another interesting way to make s'mores on the grill.
Banana-Nutella S'Mores
Recipe from Food and Wine
I think both of these could also be adapted to prepare in the oven. How about a treat during winter to make you feel like it is summer again?! I'll have to give that a try later on. Oh my, did I just say...winter? Pffft!
No worries! It's still summertime, it is August 31st, and the temperature was 88° today! ;)...
