S'mores need no introduction. A true staple of summertime entertaining, the campfire treat, typically consisting of a roasted marshmallow and a piece of chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers, cemented its position as a sweet classic shortly after the first s'mores recipe emerged nearly a century ago. But even the most quintessential treat can use an upgrade every once so often — and while the original s'more has inspired a myriad of delicious variations, from using rice krispy treats instead of grahams to adding bacon (yes, bacon), you can seriously elevate your s'more with the swapping in of an iconic candy in place of your chocolate squares: peanut butter cups.
As it happens, peanut butter cups are just the ticket to upgraded s'mores with an extra layer of texture and a hint of salty flavor that will enhance its inherent sweetness. With a few alterations to the roasting process to maximize the flavor and melt factor, you've got a bonafide next-level snack. Using peanut butter cups for your s'mores Adding a peanut butter cup to your s'more can be as easy — and delicious — as it sounds.
Simply roast your marshmallow as usual, then place it with the peanut butter cup on your graham cracker instead of a piece of plain chocolate. The peanut butter will add saltiness to balance the sweetness of your chocolate and marshmallow, and its filling adds a grittier texture. You could even tempt the s'mores gods with a warm and melty peanut butter cup instead.
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