s'more — United States

A s'more is a simple assembled treat: a marshmallow toasted over an open flame and a square of chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers (or digestive biscuits outside the United States), pressed together so the heat of the marshmallow softens the chocolate. Its name comes from "some more," reflecting how often people ask for a second one. This page follows the version prepared in the United States, where the s'more is closely tied to summer camping and campfire gatherings, and is also common in Canada. To prepare it, a marshmallow is speared on a long stick or skewer and held near the embers or flame of a campfire, turning it slowly until the surface turns golden brown and the inside becomes soft and gooey. The toasted marshmallow is then placed on top of a square of chocolate resting on one graham cracker, and a second cracker is pressed on top, squeezing the marshmallow so it spreads slightly and melts the chocolate against the warm sandwich. In the United States, s'mores are associated above all with the outdoors — scout camps, backyard fire pits and family trips — though they are also made indoors over a stovetop flame or under a broiler when no campfire is available. Variations swap the plain chocolate for other bars, add fruit or peanut butter, or use flavored crackers, and the day is marked each year on August 10, known as National S'mores Day.