S’mores are surely among the world’s most perfect desserts — but the sweet little sandwiches from heaven are not without their drawbacks. For one thing, they tend to get messy or undesirably burnt in the cooking process. Plus, you need an actual campfire (and a campsite, and a seasonal time for camping) to make them. Right?
With this affordable, analog tool, you can make s’mores any time of the year — and you don’t even need a campfire to do it. Use it in the toaster, in the oven, or on the barbecue to create the ideal melty, gooey treats every time with no mess and no sharp skewers.
To buy: amazon.com, $20
Think of it as a grill basket custom fitted to make six individual s’mores at a time, each one locked securely into its own protective little s’more prison cell. The space between each of the baskets creates convection currents, which actually serve to move heat around each treat for even cooking.
There are no sticks to clean (or to accidentally stab kids); just put a layer of foil underneath to catch gooey drips if you’re using this contraption with a grill or oven.
And since the grill basket simplifies the process for perfect cooking each time, you’ll be inspired to experiment with gourmet add-ons and substitutions; whatever’s between those graham crackers is sure to melt evenly into an irresistible treat (and you’ll look like a culinary genius).
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Campers love that they no longer have to hunt down the perfect stick for roasting hotdogs or marshmallows. “This was a hit while camping, feels sturdy and was easy to assemble!” one shopper raved. However, you can bring cozy camping vibes into your home with this gadget sans campfire: “This is a great product because you can enjoy s’mores with or without a campfire,” another noted.
One reviewer called it a “winning little food gadget” — and now owns three to make 18 s’mores at a time for larger parties and groups. “I’ve made a million s’mores on this — perfection,” a customer noted: “You get much better results if you load them with the marshmallow below the chocolate. With it closer to the heat, you can achieve a perfectly melty roast on both.”
To buy: amazon.com, $30
To buy: amazon.com, $46 (originally $60)
At the time of publishing, the price was $20.
