Nothing beats gathering around a campfire with your favorite people—crackling logs, warm glowy vibes, and the scent of golden marshmallows floating through the air. Ah yes… the mighty s’more. August 10th is National S’mores Day, and that means it’s time to fire up your marshmallow-roasting skills and whip up some gooey, crunchy, chocolatey goodness—with a quilty twist, of course.

In true Quilt Scouts fashion, we’re going beyond the basic graham-chocolate-mallow combo. This post is packed with fun facts, wild s’mores variations, and clever tips for indoor roasting (because not everyone’s got a campfire at the ready). We’ve even stitched in a special invitation to Quilt Camp 2025… because the only thing better than a s’more is a s’more with a side of quilting.

A Toasty Bit of History

The first official s’mores recipe appeared in the 1927 Girl Scout guidebook Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts. Originally dubbed “Some More,” the recipe was credited to troop leader Loretta Scott Crew and called for the usual suspects:

“Toast two marshmallows over the coals to a crisp gooey state and then put them inside a graham cracker and chocolate bar sandwich.”

It’s unclear when “some more” got smooshed into “s’more,” but the name stuck—and the treat became a camping rite of passage ever since.

🍫 The Classic S’more

Before we get wild, let’s pay homage to the OG. A classic s’more = pure campfire alchemy:

• Graham crackers – the crunchy, slightly sweet foundation
• Chocolate – the melty middle (Hershey’s is tradition, but you do you)
• Marshmallow – roasted to your personal level of char perfection

Just roast your mallow, sandwich it with chocolate between two grahams, squish, and devour. Repeat as needed.

Let’s Experiment: Creative S’more Variations

Feelin’ adventurous? Try these Quilt Scout–approved twists:

Variation	What You’ll Need	The Twist
Chocolate Chip Cookie S’mores	Chocolate chip cookies, milk chocolate, marshmallows	Swap grahams for cookies
Peanut Butter Cup S’mores	Graham crackers, PB cups, marshmallows	Reese’s instead of a chocolate bar
Caramel Delight S’mores	Fudge-striped cookies, caramel drizzle, marshmallows	Like a Girl Scout Samoa met a campfire
Strawberry Banana S’mores	Graham crackers, Nutella, strawberries, bananas, marshmallows	Fruity, gooey bliss
Mint Chocolate S’mores	Chocolate grahams, minty dark chocolate, marshmallows	Thin Mint vibes
Pretzel & Toffee S’mores	Salted pretzels, toffee chocolate, marshmallows	Sweet & salty perfection
White Chocolate Raspberry S’mores	Chocolate grahams, white chocolate, raspberries, marshmallows	Fancy but make it messy
Lemon Meringue S’mores	Shortbread cookies, lemon curd, marshmallows	A tangy little surprise
Mexican Hot Chocolate S’mores	Cinnamon grahams, chili chocolate, marshmallows	Spicy-sweet and extra cozy
Coconut Dream S’mores	Coconut cookies, dark chocolate, toasted coconut, marshmallows	A toasted tropical treat

Tips for Toasty Perfection

Roasting Style: Flames = charred. Embers = golden. Rotate slowly for even toastage.
Pre-Prep Your Stack: Have your chocolate + crackers/cookies ready before roasting to minimize mess and maximize gooeyness.
Tools Help: Long sticks, telescoping skewers, or campfire forks make everything easier (and safer).

No Campfire? No Problem!

Here are some indoor alternatives that still bring the melty magic:

• Oven Bake: 350°F for 5–7 mins
• Broil: ~1–2 mins, but watch like a hawk
• Air Fryer: 370°F for 2–3 mins
• Grill: Wrap in foil and heat ~4–5 mins
• Tabletop Fire Pit: Mini campfire vibes at your kitchen counter (highly recommend for small-space Scouts)

FREE Quilt Block Pattern

Sign up to get your free “Scout Snack” foundation paper pieced quilt block pattern — a gooey, graham-y, chocolate-y nod to National S’mores Day! Perfect for adding a sweet treat to your next quilt project.

🍫🔥 S’more Quilting Merch

Show off your campfire spirit with our brand-new S’more Quilting vinyl sticker — perfect for your badge logbook, sewing machine, or water bottle. ✨ Embroidered patch coming soon — collect them both!

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Join Quilt Scouts & Camp With Us

S’mores are fun… but you know what’s really sweet? Quilting with a troop of adventurous makers who love stitching, swapping, and earning badges for doing cool stuff.
Join Quilt Scouts and get access to our private community, exclusive content, and year-round badge challenges.

🪵 Coming up: Quilt Camp 2025 is happening September 20–21, and it’s 100% virtual, 100% cozy, and 1000% your vibe. Mark your calendars, pack your snacks (and s’mores supplies), and get ready to retreat from reality—with your sewing machine.

✨ Tap here to become a member and grab your S’more Quilting sticker while you’re at it.