32 Magically Delicious Marshmallow Recipes
You'll certainly want s'more of these.
We love a perfectly roasted marshmallow more than anything, but why stop there? Marshmallows add a supremely melty addition to so many of our favorite treats. They're the finishing touch on hot chocolate, topped on a sweet potato pie, or munched straight from the bag. These magically delicious marshmallow recipes will have you feeling like a kid again faster than you can say "more s'mores please."
Marshmallows are often the final step for many baked goods, but we decided to give them a starring role in these recipes. After all, what are Rice Krispies Treats without plenty of caramelized marshmallows? Our marshmallow cake is like a huge, fancied-up version of a s'more that uses Italian meringue to reach its fluffy peaks. And it goes without saying that our s'mores millionaire bars will have you feeling pretty rich, indeed. You could even make your own homemade marshmallows to really jazz up your baking routine (but store-bought is always great too).
These marshmallow-y treats aren't just for the kids either. We took all the goodness of our favorite camping treat, namely the s'more, and made a few grown-up versions. Our list of grown-up s'mores recipes is almost too long to list and includes s'mores Jell-O shots, boozy s'mores milkshake, s'mores martinis, and yes, even some s'mores pudding shots.
Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out these out of control s'mores recipes, easy but impressive dessert recipes, and our best-ever cookie recipes.
Marshmallow Cake
Classic buttercream is great and all, but have you ever had Italian meringue? The not-too-sweet frosting pairs well with the rich chocolate cake and looks great swirled or toasted on the outside. Pipe it on to make pretty swirls and rosettes, or use a kitchen torch for a s'mores vibe.
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Best-Ever S'mores
Ah, s'mores: three simple ingredients working together to make something much more delicious than the sum of its parts. Whether you keep it to the classic three ingredients or experiment with fun toppings like caramel or sliced fruit, this is one simple dessert that never disappoints.
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Rice Krispies Treats
We realize there are plenty of Rice Krispies treat recipes on the Internet, and even on the back of the box, but we have a few VERY good reasons why this is the only one you need.
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Sweet Potato Pie
This recipe is an amazing way top off a Thanksgiving dinner or a nice treat after a long week in October. We included a recipe for the pie crust, but to make it even easier, feel free to use store-bought!
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Homemade Marshmallows
They're fluffy, they're soft, they're straight from the heavens: Homemade marshmallows just can't be beat. Once you make this yourself, going back to the bagged stuff will be a difficult decision fraught with inner struggle. Do you want convenience, or do you want the best of the best? You know the right answer. 😉
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S'mores Stuffed Cookies
Are you ready for a sticky, gooey, unabashedly messy challenge? If you're up for it, here's the deal: You're about to stuff an entire s'more into a chocolate chip cookie. Some say it can't be done, but with enough focus, patience, and perseverance, you can succeed in making this extremely indulgent dessert. Give us s'more, please!
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Hot Chocolate Bombs
These are essentially molds of chocolate filled with homemade hot cocoa mix and marshmallows that explode after being dropped into hot milk. And although they're extremely fun to watch unfold, it's not just a novelty thing. The melted chocolate, along with the hot cocoa mix, makes the creamiest, best hot chocolate ever.
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S'mores Millionaire Bars
When we feel like being fancy, we make Millionaire Shortbread. When we're feeling extra, we make s'mores millionaire bars! Featuring four magical layers of goodness, they're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Fruit Dip
Fruit never gets the attention it deserves at parties. This super-simple dip will change all of that. It's so easy to whip together, can be made ahead of time, and is easy to transport. Honestly, it's perfect. Add a dollop on top of a fruit salad for an amazing treat!
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Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispies Treats
We took our classic Rice Krispies Treats and made them a little bit on the fancy side. The white chocolate melts into the Rice Krispies, and the strawberries give them a burst of freshness.
S'mores Cookie-Dough Truffles
These easy edible-cookie-dough truffles are the perfect no-bake summer treat. Eggless, and using graham crackers instead of flour, they're both safe to eat and extremely delicious.
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Snowman Cupcakes
Baby, it’s cold outside! We can’t think of a better way to welcome the first snow of the season than with these adorable snowman cupcakes. Marshmallow snowmen sit atop sweet, frosted coconut cupcakes to create a dessert guaranteed to put you in a festive mood.
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S'mores Pudding Shots
The next best thing to an actual s'mores is a pudding shot. It's the best way to feed a crowd with delicious boozy s'mores. Feel free to use regular or vanilla vodka if you can't find marshmallow vodka!
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Cinnamon Roll Rice Krispies Treats
We love cinnamon rolls, and we love Rice Krispies treats, so we figured combining the two was a no-brainer. If you don't want to worry about shaping them, you can cut them into squares and spread the cream cheese glaze on top instead!
Confetti Squares
If you need a quick and easy dessert, confetti squares are the perfect thing. They're a breeze to put together, and after a quick chill in the fridge, everyone will go crazy for them. Rainbow marshmallows make for an extra fun pop of color, but if you have regular mini marshmallows on hand, those work just as great!
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Boozy S'mores Milkshake
Want a buzz but not the sting and taste of alcohol? We got you. Boozy milkshakes are about to be your new BFFs, and it doesn't get much better than this Baileys and vanilla vodka-based dream of a dessert. Want even more boozy milkshakes? Try our boozy shamrock shake or boozy chai milkshake.
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Sweet Potato Cake
What makes this sweet potato cake so completely irresistible? We think it's the frosting. It's got a super-fun secret ingredient—marshmallow fluff! Sweet potato casserole lovers will FLIP.
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Bacon-Weave S'mores
Caramelized brown sugar and crispy, salty bacon take these s'mores to the NEXT LEVEL. And they're technically gluten free too!
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Oreo Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie Treats are good as is, but these take it to a whooole other level with the addition of Oreos both inside the treats and out! These are our go-to dessert to bring along to potlucks.
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S'mores Banana Pudding
Looking to shake things up with the classic banana pudding? We took our love of s'mores and layered it into our favorite pudding. Filled with marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate, and plenty of whipped cream, it's a true summer dream.
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Mackenzie Filson is a food writer and contributing digital food producer at Delish. Her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate-pine. If wine was an astrological sign she'd be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. She's never met a bag of Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos she didn't eat in one sitting.
