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 a marshmallow we didn’t like. As such, we scoured the internet for the best marshmallow recipes around. Whether you’re into Lucky Charms-infused crispy treats or keto-friendly, no-bake cookies, there’s something for every palate and skill level. Promise.
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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.
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 actually liked as 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.)
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 at birthday parties and movie nights alike.
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?
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 and fresh fruit is the perfect accompaniment to a salty Triscuit.
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.
7. S’mores Crescent Rolls
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.
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.
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.
10. Hot Chocolate Cheesecake
Time Commitment: 60 minutes
Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, instant pot
Presenting, the pinnacle of Instant Pot success: a gorgeous cheesecake made from hot chocolate powder, Oreo cookies, cream cheese and marshmallow cream ganache.
11. Marshmallow Stuffed PB Chocolate Chip Cookies
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.
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, you will swoon.
13. White Hot Chocolate Bombs
Time Commitment: 32 minutes
Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser
We’d swap our bath bombs for 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 via Amazon. (And trust us when we say they make a huge difference in the end result.)
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.
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.)
16. S'mores Cookies
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.)
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.
18. Strawberry Marshmallow Mousse Cake
Time Commitment: 3ish hours (including cooling time)
Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, special occasion
This strawberry marshmallow mousse cake is as tasty 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.)
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.
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.)
21. Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
26. Marshmallow Bunny Peeps Pudding Cups
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?
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.
28. Chocolate Marshmallow Fluff Dip
Time Commitment: 3 minutes
Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes,
What’s better than peaches and cream? Tangy, cream cheese-infused marshmallow crème and strawberries, of course.
29. Oatmeal Squares
Time Commitment: 1 hour 30 minutes
Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, nut-free
If you’re looking for a fiber-packed dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth without inspiring serious regret, this recipe will be right up your alley.
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.
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.
32. Vegan Marshmallow Hearts
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.
