Pin it!A s'mores board puts the graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate on one big board so everyone can build their own, and it doesn't need a campfire. In winter the broiler toasts a whole pan of marshmallows in under a minute, the microwave makes one s'more at a time, a skillet turns it all into a warm dip, and a small tabletop s'mores maker brings the flame to the kitchen table.
Below are 18 s'mores charcuterie board ideas: six indoor boards (oven, microwave, tabletop maker, skillet dip, hot cocoa and a small board for two), the classic and crowd-size boards, flavored s'mores like salted caramel, mint and peanut butter banana, and two s'mores boards with real cheese. Each s'mores board idea lists exactly what's on it, with amounts and how many it serves, and every toasting step was checked against a recipe or safety source.
Indoor s'mores board ideas for winter
1. Indoor Oven S'mores Board
Pin it!No fire needed: the broiler toasts a whole sheet pan of marshmallows in under a minute, and the board holds the chocolate, berries and grahams for building. Serves 4.
What's on the board
- 1 board, about 12 x 18 inches
- 8 graham cracker sheets, broken into 16 squares
- 12 large marshmallows
- 3 milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz each), broken into quarters (12 pieces)
- 6 oz raspberries
- 6 oz blackberries
How to make it
- Set up the board. Shingle half the graham squares along one side, stack the chocolate pieces beside them and fill the rest of the board with the raspberries and blackberries.
- Heat the broiler. Move an oven rack to the top position and turn on the broiler.
- Toast. Line a sheet pan with foil, set the other graham squares on it and top each with a marshmallow lying on its long side.
- Broil 15 to 30 seconds, until the marshmallows are as toasted as you like, and stay at the oven the whole time, since they can burn in seconds.
- Finish. Top each marshmallow with a piece of chocolate and a graham square from the board, press down, and let them sit a few minutes so the chocolate softens.
2. Microwave S'mores Board
Pin it!Each s'more takes about 30 seconds in the microwave, so everyone makes their own, with winter clementines and dark chocolate on the side. Serves 4.
What's on the board
- 1 board, about 12 x 16 inches
- 8 graham cracker sheets, broken into 16 squares
- 14 large marshmallows
- 3 milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz each), broken into quarters (12 pieces)
- 1 dark chocolate bar (3.5 oz), broken into 10 pieces
- 4 clementines, peeled, with some split into segments
How to make it
- Group the graham squares, marshmallows, both chocolates and the clementines on the board, with a stack of microwave-safe plates beside it.
- Make one s'more at a time. Set a graham square on a microwave-safe plate and top it with a marshmallow and a piece of chocolate.
- Microwave at medium (50%) power in 10-second bursts until the marshmallow puffs and the chocolate starts to soften, about 30 seconds in all.
- Press a second graham square on top right away; the marshmallow shrinks back as it cools.
Why it works: Juicy clementines brighten soft marshmallows, and a bit of dark chocolate adds a slightly bitter balance.
In season: Clementines are at their best from about November to January.
3. Tabletop S'mores Maker Board
Pin it!A small tabletop s'mores maker that burns canned chafing fuel turns the kitchen table into a mini campfire on a winter night. Serves 6.
What's on the board
- 1 large board, about 14 x 20 inches
- 1 tabletop s'mores maker that burns canned chafing fuel, with its roasting forks and the fuel it calls for
- 8 graham cracker sheets, broken into 16 squares
- 32 large marshmallows
- 4 milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz each), broken in half (8 pieces)
- 12 strawberries
- 13 chocolate-covered cookies
How to make it
- Read the maker's instructions first: an adult runs it, and children need close supervision the whole time.
- Set the maker in its tray in the middle of the board, on a level, stable table away from curtains, and never on a tablecloth.
- Arrange the graham squares, marshmallows, chocolate, strawberries and cookies around it, and keep a small bowl of water close by.
- An adult lights the fuel with a long lighter. Hold each marshmallow on a roasting fork about 2 inches above the grill and turn it until it is toasted the way you like.
- If a marshmallow catches fire, dip it in the bowl of water.
- Never leave the maker unattended while it is lit. To put it out, close the snuffer over the burner as the instructions direct (never blow it out), and let everything cool before moving it.
Where to get it
Tabletop s'mores makers are sold with grilling and entertaining gear; use only the canned chafing fuel the maker's instructions name.
4. Skillet S'mores Dip Board
Pin it!Melted chocolate under a layer of toasted marshmallows in a hot cast-iron skillet, set in the middle of the board with grahams, strawberries, pretzels and wafers for dipping. Serves 10.
What's on the board
- 1 extra-large board, about 16 x 24 inches, with a heatproof trivet in the middle
- 1 cast-iron skillet, about 10 inches across
- For the dip: 1 tbsp butter, 24 oz semisweet chocolate chips and 1 bag (10 oz) large marshmallows
- 10 graham cracker sheets, broken into 20 squares
- 20 strawberries
- 30 mini pretzel twists
- 28 vanilla wafer cookies
How to make it
- Heat the skillet. Heat the oven to 450°F, then set the empty skillet in the hot oven for 5 minutes.
- Fill it. With oven mitts, take the skillet out and melt the butter in it, spreading it over the bottom.
- Pour in the chocolate chips in an even layer and cover them with the marshmallows, packed close together.
- Bake 7 to 10 minutes, until the marshmallows are toasted.
- Serve. Set the skillet on the trivet in the middle of the board with an oven mitt over the handle, since the whole pan stays very hot. Arrange the grahams, strawberries, pretzels and wafers around it for dipping.
My recommended tip: Add crackers right before serving, and keep olives, pickles, dips, jams and honey in small bowls. Moisture is what turns crackers soft, so keep the two apart.
5. Hot Cocoa and S'mores Board
Pin it!Mugs of hot cocoa topped with toasted marshmallows, with grahams, chocolate-covered grahams and milk chocolate for dunking and building s'mores. Serves 5.
What's on the board
- 1 board or tray, about 14 x 20 inches, with room for 5 mugs
- 5 packets hot cocoa mix (or enough mix for 5 mugs), made right before serving
- 4 graham cracker sheets, broken into 8 squares
- 13 chocolate-covered graham crackers
- 26 large marshmallows
- 6 milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz each), broken in half (12 pieces)
- 1 oz mini marshmallows, in a small bowl
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, in a small bowl
How to make it
- Set the mini marshmallow and whipped cream bowls on the board, then group the graham squares, chocolate-covered grahams, chocolate and large marshmallows around five open spots for the mugs.
- Make the cocoa right before serving, following the package directions, and set the mugs in their spots.
- Toast 5 marshmallows under the broiler on graham squares, as on the indoor oven board, and set one on top of each mug; the rest are for s'mores.
Where to get it
Hot cocoa mix is in the coffee and tea aisle; chocolate-covered graham crackers are in the cookie aisle.
6. Small S'mores Board for Two
Pin it!A little board for a cozy night in, with six s'mores' worth of grahams and marshmallows, two chocolates, strawberries and shortbread, made in the microwave. Serves 2.
What's on the board
- 1 small board, about 9 x 12 inches
- 6 graham cracker sheets, broken into 12 squares
- 6 large marshmallows
- 1 milk chocolate bar (1.55 oz), broken into quarters (4 pieces)
- 1 dark chocolate bar (1.45 oz), broken into quarters (4 pieces)
- 8 strawberries
- 4 shortbread cookies
How to make it
- Pile the marshmallows in the middle of the board, line the graham squares along one side and group the chocolate, strawberries and shortbread around them.
- Set a graham square on a microwave-safe plate and top it with a marshmallow and a piece of chocolate.
- Microwave at medium (50%) power in 10-second bursts until the marshmallow puffs and the chocolate starts to soften, about 30 seconds in all.
- Press a second graham square on top right away; the marshmallow shrinks back as it cools.
Classic s'mores charcuterie board ideas
7. Classic S'mores Charcuterie Board
Pin it!Nothing but the three classic parts, done well: honey, cinnamon and chocolate graham crackers, a big pile of marshmallows and milk chocolate, for the fire pit or the oven. Serves 6.
What's on the board
- 1 board, about 12 x 18 inches
- 12 graham cracker sheets (5 honey, 3 cinnamon, 4 chocolate), broken into 24 squares
- 28 large marshmallows
- 4 milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz each), broken in half (8 pieces)
How to make it
- Pile the marshmallows in the middle of the board.
- Line the three kinds of graham squares in rows along both long sides, keeping each kind together.
- Stack the chocolate pieces in two spots between the crackers.
- Toast the marshmallows on long roasting sticks over the fire pit, turning them, until golden brown, then sandwich each one with chocolate between two graham squares.
- Toast the marshmallows over a fire pit, under the broiler or in the microwave, using the steps on the indoor boards above.
8. Gourmet S'mores Board
Pin it!Three flavored chocolate bars, peanut butter cups, raspberries and a little bowl of caramel sauce, so every s'more can be a different flavor. Serves 4.
What's on the board
- 1 board, about 12 x 18 inches
- 8 graham cracker sheets, broken into 16 squares
- 22 large marshmallows
- 1 raspberry dark chocolate bar (3.5 oz), broken into 8 pieces
- 1 orange dark chocolate bar (3.5 oz), broken into 8 pieces
- 1 milk chocolate with almonds bar (3.5 oz), broken into 6 pieces
- 10 peanut butter cups, unwrapped
- 6 oz raspberries
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, in a small bowl
How to make it
- Set the caramel bowl near one end of the board and pile the marshmallows beside it.
- Shingle the graham squares in two rows along one long side.
- Give each chocolate its own spot, with the peanut butter cups between them, and fill the gaps with raspberries.
- Toast the marshmallows over a fire pit, under the broiler or in the microwave, using the steps on the indoor boards above.
- Build each s'more with a different chocolate and a little drizzle of caramel.
Where to get it
Flavored chocolate bars (raspberry, orange, sea salt, almond) are in the candy aisle or with the baking chocolate; flavors vary, so pick any three.
9. S'mores Bar for a Crowd
Pin it!A big s'mores station for a party, with enough for 22 s'mores plus cookie swaps, toasted in sheet-pan batches under the broiler or around the fire pit. Serves 12.
What's on the board
- 1 extra-large board, about 18 x 24 inches
- 22 graham cracker sheets, broken into 44 squares
- 40 large marshmallows
- 4 milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz each), broken into thirds (12 pieces)
- 13 chocolate-covered cookies
- 16 strawberries
How to make it
- Pile the marshmallows in two spots so two people can reach them at once.
- Line the graham squares down both long sides and stack the chocolate pieces, cookies and strawberries in groups between them.
- Indoors, toast in batches: line a sheet pan with foil, set 12 graham squares on it, top each with a marshmallow on its side and broil on the top rack for 15 to 30 seconds, watching closely.
- Add the chocolate and top squares, then start the next batch.
- Toast the marshmallows on long roasting sticks over the fire pit, turning them, until golden brown, then sandwich each one with chocolate between two graham squares.
- Help young children roast their marshmallows, and never shake a marshmallow on a stick, since a burning one can fly off.
10. Kids' S'mores Board
Pin it!Regular s'mores plus bear-shaped graham snacks, mini marshmallows and rainbow candy-coated chocolates, with an adult on microwave duty. Serves 4.
What's on the board
- 1 board, about 12 x 18 inches
- 6 graham cracker sheets, broken into 12 squares
- 3 oz bear-shaped graham cracker snacks
- 8 large marshmallows
- 2 oz mini marshmallows
- 3 oz candy-coated chocolate pieces
- 2 milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz each), broken into 3 large pieces
- 12 strawberries
How to make it
- Give each treat its own group so kids can see what they are picking.
- Set a graham square on a microwave-safe plate and top it with a marshmallow and a piece of chocolate.
- Microwave at medium (50%) power in 10-second bursts until the marshmallow puffs and the chocolate starts to soften, about 30 seconds in all.
- Press a second graham square on top right away; the marshmallow shrinks back as it cools.
- Let an adult do the microwaving and keep a kid-free zone of at least 3 feet around it, since the marshmallow gets very hot.
- The mini marshmallows and bear-shaped grahams are for snacking or pressing onto finished s'mores.
11. Campfire Tailgate S'mores Board
Pin it!A rimmed tray that goes from the kitchen to the fire pit or a tailgate fire ring, with salty pretzels and peanut butter cups next to the classic s'mores. Serves 8.
What's on the board
- 1 rimmed serving tray, about 13 x 18 inches
- 16 graham cracker sheets, broken into 32 squares
- 24 large marshmallows
- 2 milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz each), broken into 6 pieces
- 12 peanut butter cups, unwrapped
- 30 mini pretzel twists
- 8 long roasting sticks
How to make it
- Pack the tray at home: marshmallows in the middle, graham squares down both sides, and the chocolate, peanut butter cups and pretzels in the gaps. Cover it for the trip.
- Check that fires are allowed where you are, since many parks, campgrounds and lots have rules or burn bans, and keep the fire small and contained in a fire pit or ring.
- Toast the marshmallows on long roasting sticks over the fire pit, turning them, until golden brown, then sandwich each one with chocolate between two graham squares.
- Help young children roast their marshmallows, and never shake a marshmallow on a stick, since a burning one can fly off.
- Keep a bucket of water or a hose nearby, never leave the fire unattended, and put it out completely before you leave.
S'mores board ideas with fun flavors
12. Peanut Butter Banana S'mores Board
Pin it!Peanut butter spread on the grahams, banana slices and peanut butter cups next to the chocolate: the sweet and salty peanut butter s'more. Serves 4.
What's on the board
- 1 board, about 12 x 18 inches
- 7 graham cracker sheets, broken into 14 squares
- 13 large marshmallows
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, in a small bowl
- 20 peanut butter cups, unwrapped
- 2 milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz each), broken in half (4 pieces)
- 2 bananas, sliced into rounds right before serving
- 2 oz salted peanuts
How to make it
- Set the peanut butter bowl on the board with a small knife and pile the marshmallows beside it.
- Line up the graham squares, peanut butter cups and chocolate in rows and tuck the peanuts into the gaps.
- Slice the bananas right before serving so they stay pale, and fan them in a curve.
- Toast the marshmallows over a fire pit, under the broiler or in the microwave, using the steps on the indoor boards above.
- To build one, spread a graham square with peanut butter, add banana slices and a peanut butter cup or a piece of chocolate, then the hot marshmallow and a second square.
13. Cookie S'mores Board
Pin it!Cookies stand in for the graham crackers: chocolate chip, oatmeal, shortbread and chocolate-covered cookies sandwiched around toasted marshmallows. Serves 8.
What's on the board
- 1 board, about 12 x 18 inches
- 10 chocolate chip cookies
- 10 oatmeal cookies
- 10 shortbread cookies
- 8 chocolate-covered cookies
- 16 large marshmallows
- 3 milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz each), broken into quarters (12 pieces)
- 6 oz raspberries
How to make it
- Pile the marshmallows in the middle of the board.
- Shingle each kind of cookie in its own row around them, then add the chocolate and raspberries in the gaps.
- Toast the marshmallows over a fire pit, under the broiler or in the microwave, using the steps on the indoor boards above.
- Sandwich each marshmallow between two cookies. Pair a chocolate-covered or chocolate chip cookie with a plain one and you can skip the chocolate piece.
14. Fruit and Chocolate S'mores Board
Pin it!Strawberries, banana slices and raspberries tucked into s'mores with dark chocolate and a bowl of chocolate hazelnut spread, a little lighter and brighter. Serves 4.
What's on the board
- 1 board, about 12 x 18 inches
- 8 graham cracker sheets, broken into 16 squares
- 12 large marshmallows
- 9 strawberries, cut in half (18 halves)
- 1 banana, sliced into rounds right before serving
- 6 oz raspberries
- 1 dark chocolate bar (3.5 oz), broken into 7 pieces
- 1/3 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, in a small bowl
How to make it
- Set the spread bowl on the board and pile the marshmallows beside it.
- Line the graham squares along one side and stack the dark chocolate beside them.
- Add the strawberry halves and raspberries in groups, then slice the banana last and fan them in a row.
- Toast the marshmallows over a fire pit, under the broiler or in the microwave, using the steps on the indoor boards above.
- Build each s'more with a smear of chocolate hazelnut spread, a few pieces of fruit, dark chocolate and the hot marshmallow.
- Keep the cut fruit out no more than 2 hours (USDA FSIS).
15. Salted Caramel S'mores Board
Pin it!Caramel-filled chocolate squares, a sea salt dark chocolate bar, soft caramels, pretzels and salted caramel sauce for a sweet and salty s'more. Serves 4.
What's on the board
- 1 board, about 12 x 18 inches
- 9 graham cracker sheets, broken into 18 squares
- 16 large marshmallows
- 16 caramel-filled milk chocolate squares, unwrapped
- 1 sea salt dark chocolate bar (3.5 oz), broken into 10 pieces
- 12 soft caramel candies (unwrap them as you build)
- 30 mini pretzel twists
- 1/3 cup salted caramel sauce, in 2 small bowls
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt, in a tiny dish
How to make it
- Set the caramel sauce bowls and the salt dish on the board and pile the marshmallows beside them.
- Line up the graham squares and fill in with the caramel-filled squares, dark chocolate, soft caramels and pretzels.
- Toast the marshmallows over a fire pit, under the broiler or in the microwave, using the steps on the indoor boards above.
- Build each s'more with a caramel-filled square, a drizzle of caramel sauce and a pinch of flaky salt under the hot marshmallow.
Where to get it
Caramel-filled chocolate squares and soft caramels are in the candy aisle; salted caramel sauce is near the ice cream toppings.
16. Mint Chocolate S'mores Board
Pin it!Chocolate graham crackers, layered chocolate mint thins and chocolate-covered mint cookies for a cool mint chocolate s'more. Serves 6.
What's on the board
- 1 board, about 12 x 18 inches
- 12 chocolate graham cracker sheets, broken into 24 squares
- 16 large marshmallows
- 16 chocolate mint thins, unwrapped
- 10 chocolate-covered mint cookies
- 1 dark chocolate bar (3.5 oz), broken into 8 pieces
- 16 strawberries
How to make it
- Pile the marshmallows in the middle of the board.
- Line the chocolate graham squares along both sides and shingle the mint thins and mint cookies in rows.
- Add the dark chocolate and strawberries in the gaps.
- Toast the marshmallows over a fire pit, under the broiler or in the microwave, using the steps on the indoor boards above.
- Use two mint thins in place of the chocolate, or swap a mint cookie in for the top graham.
Where to get it
Chocolate mint thins are in the candy aisle; chocolate-covered mint cookies are in the cookie aisle.
S'mores charcuterie boards with cheese
17. Brie and Raspberry S'mores Board
Pin it!Brie, dark chocolate and raspberry jam on a graham cracker under a toasted marshmallow, a grown-up s'more built on a classic cheese and chocolate pairing. Serves 4.
What's on the board
- 1 board, about 12 x 16 inches
- 8 oz brie (a small round), left whole
- 8 graham cracker sheets, broken into 16 squares
- 10 large marshmallows
- 2 dark chocolate bars (3.5 oz each), broken into 16 pieces
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam, in 2 small bowls
- 6 oz raspberries
- 2 oz pecan halves
How to make it
- Set the brie and the jam bowls on the board.
- Shingle the graham squares in two rows and stack the dark chocolate beside them, then fill the gaps with raspberries and pecans.
- Slice the brie thin as you go.
- Toast the marshmallows over a fire pit, under the broiler or in the microwave, using the steps on the indoor boards above.
- To build one: graham, a thin slice of brie, a little jam, dark chocolate, the hot marshmallow and a second graham.
- Keep the brie out no more than 2 hours (USDA FSIS).
Pro tip: The soft, bloomy white rind on brie is meant to be eaten. Peel off wax and cloth rinds, and save hard Parmesan rinds to flavor soup.
18. S'mores Cheese Board
Pin it!Aged white cheddar and aged gouda next to graham crackers, dark and milk chocolate, apples, grapes and honey, so guests graze like a cheese board and toast s'mores for dessert. Serves 6.
What's on the board
- 1 large board, about 14 x 20 inches
- 8 oz aged white cheddar (a block), with about 6 slices cut from one end
- 7 oz aged gouda (a wedge), with about 9 thin triangles cut from it
- 5 graham cracker sheets, broken into 10 squares
- 14 large marshmallows
- 1 dark chocolate bar (3.5 oz), broken into 10 pieces
- 1 milk chocolate bar (1.55 oz), broken into quarters (4 pieces)
- 2 apples, sliced and tossed in 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 lb red grapes
- 1/4 cup honey, in a small bowl
How to make it
- Set the honey bowl on the board, then shingle the cheddar slices and gouda triangles in rows beside the block and the wedge.
- Line the graham squares along one edge and stack the chocolate beside them.
- Pile the marshmallows in one corner and fill the gaps with apple slices and grapes.
- Toast the marshmallows over a fire pit, under the broiler or in the microwave, using the steps on the indoor boards above.
- Try a slice of aged cheddar with dark chocolate on a graham, with or without a toasted marshmallow.
- Keep the cheese and cut fruit out no more than 2 hours (USDA FSIS).
Why it works: On the cheese side, crisp apples give sharp aged white cheddar a sweet, juicy contrast.
How to make a s'mores board
- Pick how you'll toast. Broiler, microwave, a tabletop s'mores maker or the fire pit. Each board below says which one fits it.
- Plan about 2 s'mores per person. That is 4 graham squares (2 sheets), 2 large marshmallows and 2 pieces of chocolate each, plus a few extra marshmallows.
- Set the marshmallows down first. A big pile in the middle is the anchor of the board, like the cheese on a charcuterie board.
- Line the graham crackers along the edges. Break each sheet into two squares and shingle them in rows so they are easy to grab.
- Group the chocolate and swaps, then fill the gaps. Give each chocolate, cookie and candy its own spot, and tuck fruit into the open spaces.
Want more cozy boards? See our winter charcuterie board ideas and our dessert charcuterie board ideas.
S'mores board FAQ
What goes on a s'mores board?
The basics are graham crackers, large marshmallows and chocolate. Then add a few swaps: flavored chocolate bars, peanut butter cups, cookies in place of the grahams, fruit like strawberries and bananas, and a spread such as caramel sauce or chocolate hazelnut spread. Plan on about two s'mores per person.
How do you make s'mores indoors without a campfire?
Use the broiler: set graham cracker halves topped with marshmallows on a foil-lined sheet pan and broil on the top rack for 15 to 30 seconds, staying at the oven the whole time. Or microwave one s'more at a time at medium (50%) power in 10-second bursts until the marshmallow puffs. A tabletop s'mores maker that burns canned chafing fuel also works on a level, stable table with an adult in charge.
Can you make a s'mores board ahead of time?
Yes. Graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate are shelf-stable, so you can set up that part of the board a few hours early and cover it. Add cut fruit and cheese right before serving, and don't leave them out more than 2 hours.
What is the best chocolate for s'mores?
Thin milk chocolate bars are the classic choice because they soften quickly against a hot marshmallow. Dark chocolate, caramel-filled squares, peanut butter cups and chocolate mint thins all work the same way.
Is it safe for kids to roast marshmallows?
Yes, with an adult right there. Help young children roast their marshmallows, keep them back from the fire, and never shake a marshmallow on a stick, since a burning one can fly off. Indoors, keep a kid-free zone of at least 3 feet around the oven or stove.
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