Bored Of S'mores? Roast Rice Krispies Treats By The Campfire Instead

S'mores are one of the most classic DIY desserts. Not only are they delicious, but they're also fun to make. When it comes to snacking by the campfire, s'mores are the number one treat to enjoy. If you're a bit bored with s'mores, though, then you may be happy to know that there are other tasty fireside desserts out there. Our new favorite? Rice Krispies Treats.

Rice Krispies Treats are a crunchy, marshmallowy snack, so why haven't we thought of turning them into s'mores before? Most of us can agree that marshmallows are always a bit tastier when they're perfectly toasted — whatever that means to you. Applying this same idea to Rice Krispies Treats can only improve them. There's no particular trick to toasting Rice Krispies Treats that doesn't also apply to a classic marshmallow. You can stick your Rice Krispies Treat on a skewer and roast it exactly as you would a regular marshmallow, making sure that you achieve your preferred level of toastiness. The result will be a warm Rice Krispies Treat that feels fresh out of the oven with that toasted taste we all love with our marshmallows.

Many people prefer homemade Rice Krispies Treats to the store-bought kind. If you'd rather make them yourself, you can prepare a batch and have it ready for an evening at the fire pit. When making Rice Krispies Treats, remember, the more marshmallows, the better. If you buy a box of Rice Krispies Treats, you may want to opt for the Homestyle variety, as these are made with whole marshmallows in addition to the marshmallow mixture.

While a toasted Rice Krispies Treat is a surprisingly delicious twist on the typical snack, there are also things to add to your Rice Krispies Treats that won't make them basic and that will make them taste more like s'mores. The Rice Krispies add that crisp texture that the graham crackers usually provide. You can also add pieces of a chocolate bar on top of your Rice Krispies Treat. Alternatively, use spreads on your toasted Rice Krispies Treats to s'more-ify them. Add Nutella for a perfectly chocolatey treat. If you're missing that graham cracker flavor, why not add some cookie butter? You can even dip your Rice Krispies Treats in melted chocolate for that warm, melty s'more effect.