32 Marshmallow Recipes That Venture Beyond the Average S’more

Giant or mini, dehydrated or fresh, toasted or straight out of the bag—we’ve never met amarshmallowwe didn’t like. As such, we scoured the internet for the best marshmallow recipes around. Whether you’re intoLucky Charms-infused crispy treats or keto-friendly, no-bake cookies, there’s something for every palate and skill level. Promise.

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5 Boys Baker

1.Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

  • Time Commitment: 23 minutes
  • Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, <30 minutes

Gooey marshmallow buttercream and snickerdoodles are a match made in heaven in this twist on a classic whoopie pie.

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5 Boys Baker

2.Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats

  • Time Commitment: 5 minutes
  • Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, <30 minutes

An updated crisped rice treat, featuring a cereal you actuallylikedas a kid. Need we say more? Oh, and if you’re not into Lucky Charms, you can sub out just about any cereal in your pantry (Golden Grahams and Fruity Pebbles are two of our faves. Just avoid Grape Nuts, for your teeth’s sake.)

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The Endless Meal

3.Birthday Cake Popcorn

  • Time Commitment: 15 minutes
  • Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, <30 minutes, Special Occasion

Another close relative of the rice cfrispy treat—this festive snack is sure to become a fast favorite atbirthday partiesand movie nights alike.

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Whitney Bond

4.Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups

  • Time Commitment: 28 minutes
  • Why We Love It: <30 minutes, crowd-pleaser, special occasion

Rich and chewy chocolate thumbprint cookies with a marshmallow cream center—what’s not to love?

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This Silly Girl’s Kitchen

5.Blackberry Toasted Marshmallow Dip

  • Time Commitment: 15 minutes
  • Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes, kid-friendly

Forget the cheese plate, friends. It turns out a fluffy dip of cream cheese, marshmallow cream andfresh fruitis the perfect accompaniment to a salty Triscuit.

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PHOTO: MATT DUTILE/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL

6.Sweet Potato Pots De Crème

  • Time Commitment:1 hour, 50 minutes
  • Why We Love It:special occasion-worthy, make ahead

Feeling fancy? This elevated take on sweet potato casserole makes for a perfect make-ahead dessert. You can cook them the day before a dinner party, adding the marshmallow topping just before serving. (It’s also a great way to use.

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Upstate Ramblings

  • Time Commitment: 20 minutes
  • Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes, air fryer

Craving s’mores, but not about to run out back and build a campfire? These flaky, buttery croissants— stuffed with marshmallow and melted chocolate—have got you covered.

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Upstate Ramblings

8.Peepsicles

  • Time Commitment: 40 minutes
  • Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, kid-friendly,

Ahh, peeps—the classic Easter treat that’s kind of gross, but so darn delicious we just don’t care. Good news: They’re incognito here, thanks to a milk chocolate coating, so you can eat ‘em without shame.

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The Recipe Critic

9.Sweet Potato Cake

  • Time Commitment: 30 minutes
  • Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, special occasion

The combo of velvety marshmallow cream frosting and gently spiced sweet potato cake in this special occasion-worthy dessert will make your palate sing.

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Tidbits

10.Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

  • Time Commitment: 60 minutes
  • Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, instant pot

Presenting, the pinnacle ofInstant Potsuccess: a gorgeous cheesecake made from hot chocolate powder, Oreo cookies, cream cheese and marshmallow cream ganache.

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Show Me the Yummy

  • Time Commitment: 25 minutes
  • Why We Love It: <30 minutes, crowd-pleaser

Let’s just say these chocolate chip cookies prove that sometimes more is, well, more delicious.

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Show Me the Yummy

12.Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Cupcakes

  • Time Commitment: 35 minutes
  • Why We Love It: Stand mixer, crowd-pleaser

When super moist banana cupcakes team up with marshmallow and milk chocolate, youwillswoon.

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Cooking With Janica

13.White Hot Chocolate Bombs

  • Time Commitment: 32 minutes
  • Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser

We’d swap ourbath bombsfor a mug of milk and one of these marshmallow-stuffed beauts any day. You’ll need a cocoa bomb mold, but thankfully, you can get them in no time viaAmazon. (And trust us when we say they make a huge difference in the end result.)

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Posh Journal

14.Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

  • Time Commitment: 40 minutes
  • Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, one pan

When an ordinary chocolate chip cookie just won’t suffice, opt for one that’s bigger than your face and topped with golden-brown marshmallow goodness.

marshmallow recipes caramelized chocolate banana marshmallow sandwiches
Noble Pig

15.Caramelized Chocolate, Banana And Marshmallow Sandwiches

  • Time Commitment: 5 minutes
  • Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes,

We just wrote fluffernutter a Dear John after getting a taste of these homemade banana and marshmallow sandwiches. (Just saying.)

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Katherine Gillen

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  • Time Commitment: 45 minutes
  • Why We Love It: 10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly

S'mores without the hassle of starting a fire? We're in. These graham cracker cookies take minutes to make, and we won't judge if you get a little heavy-handed on the chocolate drizzle. (In fact, we encourage it.)

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All Day I Dream About Food

17.Avalanche Cookies

  • Time Commitment: 15 minutes
  • Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, keto, no bake

Good news, keto friends—marshmallows are fair game and these no-bake cookies are downright delicious.

marshmallow recipes strawberry marshmallow mousse cake
Rock Recipes

18.Strawberry Marshmallow Mousse Cake

  • Time Commitment:3ish hours(including cooling time)
  • Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, special occasion

这个草莓棉花糖慕斯蛋糕是品味y as it is pretty. Serve it to friends and family, and enjoy the star-baker spotlight it brings. (Just make sure you budget in an hour or two to let the cake cool before you decorate it.)

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The Creative Bite

19.Marshmallow Peach Icebox Dessert

  • Time Commitment: 25 minutes
  • Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients

We’ll be using our farmer’s market peaches to make this throwback icebox dessert all summer long.

marshmallow recipes toasted marshmallow campfire cones
Bitz N’ Giggles

20.Toasted Marshmallow Campfire Cones

  • Time Commitment:15 minutes
  • Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly

S’mores are amazing…but somebody just reinvented the wheel and we’re not mad about it. (Double scoop, please.)

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Carlsbad Cravings

  • Time Commitment: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, special occasion

Topped with bacon-pecan streusel and marshmallow cream, these twice-baked sweet potatoes can rival any pie at the Thanksgiving table.

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Eat With Clarity

22.Sweet Potato Casserole

  • Time Commitment: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, special occasion

In case you missed it, sweet potatoes and marshmallows go together like rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong.

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Eat With Clarity

23.S’mores Bars

  • Time Commitment: 50 minutes
  • Why We Love It: Vegan, gluten-free, kid-friendly

Good news: With a few clever swaps and a food processor, vegan and gluten-free folks can get in on this summertime staple, too.

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The Butter Half

24.Mom’s Rocky Road Cookie Bars

  • Time Commitment:35 minutes
  • Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, one pan

Yep, the beloved ice cream flavor can be enjoyed year round. These dense, marshmallow-topped brownie bars are a favorite among kids, and sure to be the star of any bake sale to boot.

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PHOTO: MATT DUTILE/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL

25.Easy Marshmallow Cups

  • Time Commitment:1 hour, 30 minutes
  • Why We Love It:beginner friendly, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser

Watch the throne, Reese’s. This peanut butter-free chocolate cups are every bit as satisfying, and they make for a fun weekend baking project.

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Walking On Sunshine

  • Time Commitment: 20 minutes
  • Why We Love It:No bake, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly

Who knew instant pudding and Peeps could make a dessert that’s as adorable as it is delicious?

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In Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

27.Mickey Mouse Hot Chocolate Bombs

  • Time Commitment: 35 minutes
  • Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, kid-friendly

This hot chocolate bomb recipe boasts a Pinterest-worthy aesthetic and party favor potential to boot.

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A Pretty Life In Suburbs

28.Chocolate Marshmallow Fluff Dip

  • Time Commitment: 3 minutes
  • Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, <30 minutes,

有什么比peaches and cream? Tangy, cream cheese-infused marshmallow crème and strawberries, of course.

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Food Faith Fitness

29.Oatmeal Squares

  • Time Commitment:1 hour 30 minutes
  • Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, nut-free

If you’re looking for afiber-packeddessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth without inspiring serious regret, this recipe will be right up your alley.

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Sally’s Baking Addiction

30.Marshmallow-filled S’more Cupcakes

  • Time Commitment: 3 hours
  • Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly

Someone decided that everyone’s favorite camping treat should get married to a cupcake, and let’s just say it’s a pretty sweet union.

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Broma Bakery

31.Fudgies

  • Time Commitment: 10 minutes
  • Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, no bake

Attention chocoholics: These insanely rich and decadent fudge squares taste like s’mores, but with the chocolate-to-marshmallow ratio you always dreamed of.

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Fork and Beans

32.素食棉花糖的心

  • Time Commitment: 15 minutes
  • Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes, vegan

Here, vegan marshmallows get nuked and turned into dough to make a super sweet and oh so pretty pastel-colored treat.



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