August 10^th is National S’mores day! While this tasty treat brings back memories of cozy summer nights around a campfire, traditional s’mores are actually rooted in Girl Scout history! The first recorded recipe for a S’more was published in the 1927 Girl Scout Guidebook “Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts.” A troop leader named Loretta Scott Crew was credited to the recipe, who would reportedly make them by the campfire to feed hungry Girl Scouts!

In the recipe, Loretta calls for graham crackers, plain chocolate and marshmallows. She instructs to toast the marshmallows to a “crispy, gooey state,” placing the marshmallow on top of a chocolate bar and in between two graham crackers to create a “Some More.” It’s unclear when the name was shortened to simply “S’more,” but recipes for “Some Mores” are found in various Girl Scout publications until 1971.

Get ready to honor your Girl Scout heritage and try out one of these creative combinations for National S’mores Day! Is your troop celebrating? Send us your photos to media@girlscoutsccc.org.

Feeling Nutty!

If you’re a fan of both the salty and sweet things in life, grab your peanut butter and try out one of these delightful combinations!

PB&J S’more

Graham cracker, peanut butter (or peanut butter cup!), strawberry jam or strawberry slices, marshmallow

 

 

 

 

The Elvis S’more

Graham cracker, banana, peanut butter cup, marshmallow, (bacon optional!)

 

 

 

 

 

Fluffernutter S’more

 

Graham cracker, peanut butter, marshmallow

 

 

 

 

Parent Trap S’more

Oreos, marshmallow, peanut butter

Get Fruity!

Add some fruit to your creation for a fresh take on this classic treat!

Berries and Cream S’more

Graham cracker, white chocolate, berries (of any kind!), marshmallow

 

 

 

 

Banana Split S’more

Graham cracker, chocolate, sliced bananas, sliced strawberries, marshmallow

 

 

 

 

Chocolate Covered Strawberry S’more

Chocolate graham cracker, sliced strawberries, Nutella, marshmallow

 

 

 

 

Tropical S’more

Graham cracker, sliced pineapple, white chocolate, toasted coconut, marshmallow

 

 

 

 

Caramel Apple S’more

Graham cracker, caramel topping/dulce de leche, sliced apples, marshmallow, crushed peanuts (optional)

• Add cinnamon graham crackers for an Apple Pie S’more!

 

 

 

 

Cheesecake S’more

Graham cracker, whipped cream cheese, jam (of your choice), berries, marshmallow

 

Delicious Dulce!

Caramel lovers unite! Add caramel topping or dulce de leche to these combinations for a sticky and sweet delight!

Salted Caramel S’more

Graham cracker, chocolate, caramel topping/dulche de leche, sea salt, marshmallow

 

 

 

 

Caramel Churro S’more

Cinnamon graham cracker, caramel topping/dulce de leche, marshmallow

 

 

 

 

Caramel de Lite S’more

Graham cracker, chocolate, caramel topping, toasted coconut, marshmallow

 

 

 

 

Candy Bar S’mores

• Graham cracker, chocolate, caramel topping, pretzels, marshmallow

 

 

 

 

Not a fan of additional toppings? Try sticking to the basics of chocolate and marshmallow, but swapping out traditional graham crackers for a cinnamon or chocolate variety.  Better yet, use your favorite Girl Scout cookie! What are your favorite S’mores combinations? Share with a fellow Girl Scout and send photos of your creations to media@girlscoutsccc.org!