S’mores have always been a summer staple, but this version gives the classic campfire favorite a playful upgrade. Backyard Boujee takes everything you love about traditional s’mores and turns it into a build-your-own dessert experience that feels a little more elevated and a lot more fun. Instead of the usual graham crackers and milk chocolate, this version layers rich chocolates, caramel, peanut butter, and gourmet cookie swaps for combinations that feel worthy of your 4th of July gathering, backyard movie night, or summer get-together.
The best part is there’s no wrong way to build them. Mix flavors, try unexpected pairings, and create your own signature stack. The gooey toasted marshmallow still steals the show, but the upgraded ingredients turn every bite into something memorable. It’s nostalgic with a little personality and proof that simple desserts can still feel special.
Makes: 8–12 elevated s’mores
Base Options
• Original Graham Crackers (OG Classic)
• Peanut Butter Cookies
• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Shortbread Cookies
• Chocolate Wafer Cookies
• Vanilla Wafers
Chocolate Options
• Hershey’s Cookies & Cream White Chocolate Bars
• Ghirardelli Caramel Squares
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
• Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Raspberry Squares
• Classic Hershey’s Milk Chocolate
• Dark Chocolate Squares
• Salted Caramel Chocolate Squares
Toppings & Extras
• Large Marshmallows
• Mini Marshmallows
• Fresh Strawberries, sliced
• Fresh Raspberries
• Banana slices
• Pretzels for crunch
• Peanut Butter drizzle
• Caramel sauce
• Crushed Oreos
• Crushed graham cracker crumbs
• Sea salt flakes
• Powdered sugar dusting
Instructions
- Create your Backyard Boujee board by arranging cookies, chocolates, toppings, and marshmallows onto serving platters.
- Roast marshmallows over a fire pit, grill, tabletop burner, or open flame until golden and gooey.
- Pick your base, layer in chocolate, add the hot marshmallow, and finish with toppings.
- Sandwich together and enjoy immediately.
Flavor Pairings
The OG
Graham crackers + toasted marshmallow + classic milk chocolate
Cookies & Cream Dream
Chocolate chip cookies + marshmallow + Hershey’s Cookies & Cream
Salted Caramel Campfire
Peanut butter cookies + marshmallow + Ghirardelli Caramel + sea salt
Peanut Butter Paradise
Chocolate chip cookies + marshmallow + Reese’s + banana slices
Berry Boujee
Shortbread + marshmallow + Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Raspberry + fresh raspberries
Sweet & Salty
Graham crackers + marshmallow + dark chocolate + crushed pretzels + caramel drizzle
Pro tip: Put out more marshmallows than you think you’ll need. Nobody ever stops at one.