Celebrate National S’mores Day August 10
HOUSTON (July 28, 2015) – After more than 100 years, it’s no secret that the Girl Scouts have perfected the art of making s’mores. From summer nights under starry skies to roasting marshmallows in the microwave, the s’mores recipe has come a long way since its first-known published recipe was included in the 1927 Girl Scout Handbook, Tramping and Trailing.
As a toast to this tasty treat, Girl Scouts everywhere will celebrate National S’mores Day on August 10. Although the original graham cracker-chocolate-marshmallow layered method will forever be a classic, we’re sharing an unconventional s’mores to mirror the imaginative girls of today using America’s favorite cookie – Girl Scout Cookies.
Here’s an alternative twist on the traditional s’more that you can enjoy inside or out using our Thanks-A-Lot cookies.
Thanks-A-Lot S’mores: (Via The Girl Scout Cook(ie) Book)
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 package of Thanks-A-Lot cookies
- 8 marshmallows toasted
Directions:
Camp Fire:
- Toast marshmallow to individual’s liking
- Place marshmallow in between two Thanks-A-Lot cookies
- Enjoy!
Microwave:
- Place one Thanks-a-lot cookie upside down on a microwaveable table
- Place one marshmallow on cookie. Then, set the other Thanks-A-Lot cookie on top.
- Microwave for 15 seconds or until marshmallow begins to inflate.
- Remove from microwave.
- Let stand for 15 seconds.
- Enjoy.
For more unique twists on this Girl Scout classic, visit Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council’s “Unconventional S’mores” board on Pinterest.
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization for girls, with a membership of more than 2.8 million girls and adults. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Chartered by GSUSA to provide Girl Scouting locally, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council is the second largest Girl Scout council in the country, serving approximately 61,000 girls and more than 18,000 adults in 26 southeast Texas counties.