Perfect ooey-gooey magical summer treats, with no fire required

Nothing screams summertime magic the way making s'mores does.

For me, gooey s'mores evoke memories of camping and beach bonfires, where we'd stick fluffy marshmallows onto unwound wire hangers and thrust them into the flames. I'm known to burn mine until it looks like a little lump of coal, then quickly add the chocolate and graham crackers to hold the ooey-gooey mess together.

The hardest part is waiting patiently for it to cool, so as not to blister your mouth with the molten mallow. But it's all worth it for that first bite, when the smoke and sweet and crunch hits you all at once, and you know marshmallow is running down your face and hands but it's okay. This is what it's all about.

These indoor s'mores take minutes to make them in your oven (even your toaster oven!), in the safety of your home, and you don't have to miss out on any of the ooey-gooey marshmallow magic. Here, we'll show you how to do it -- and how to customize them to your liking.

Why you'll love it

No campfire needed! Not all of us are going camping this summer, but that doesn't mean you can't have s'mores!

Toast the marshmallows your way. In my experience with s'mores, there are two types of s'mores eaters: the ones who like their marshmallows lightly golden brown and melty, and those who prefer a little char. We've got methods for both.

Key ingredients for s'mores

Graham crackers: They provide that classic crunch. Break 8 graham crackers in half crosswise so you have 16 pieces.

Marshmallows: Large marshmallows get perfectly soft and gooey in the oven, just like they do over a campfire.

Chocolate: Use your favorite chocolate bar here.

Ways to toast marshmallows

Deep golden-brown marshmallows: For those who prefer a golden marshmallow, heat your oven to 450 F, arrange your graham crackers with marshmallows on top, and toast in the oven for five minutes, or until you've reached your desired marshmallow doneness.

Charred marshmallows: If you prefer a little char (that's me!), heat your oven to broil and toast your crackers and marshmallow for about two minutes.

Oven S'mores

Serves 4
• 8 whole graham cracker sheets
• 8 large marshmallows
• 2 ounces chocolate bar
• Flaky salt (optional)

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired. Break eight graham crackers in half crosswise so you have 16 pieces. Place on the baking sheet and top eight of the pieces with one large marshmallow each.

2. Option 1: For deep golden-brown marshmallows: Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 450 F. Bake the marshmallows and graham crackers until the marshmallows are deep golden-brown on top, about five minutes.

3. Option 2: For charred marshmallows: Arrange a rack in the upper third of the oven and heat the oven to broil. Broil the marshmallows and graham crackers until the marshmallows are slightly charred on top, about five minutes.

4. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Divide 2 ounces chocolate bar over the marshmallows and sprinkle with flaky salt if desired. Close the s'mores by topping with the remaining graham crackers. Let sit five minutes for the chocolate to melt and for the marshmallows to cool slightly before serving.

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