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There’s something about toasted marshmallows, melted chocolate, and graham crackers that instantly feels like summer.

Over the years, our S’mores Dessert Board has become one of our favorite easy entertaining ideas because it turns a simple dessert into an experience. Whether we’re sitting around the firepit, hosting a backyard get-together, or letting the kids build wildly over-the-top combinations during movie night, this board always disappears fast.

The best part? You don’t need anything fancy. A few cookies, chocolates, marshmallows, and fun toppings instantly turn into a dessert everyone wants to gather around.

It’s also perfect for those last-minute party invitations when you need an easy dessert tray that looks impressive without requiring a ton of work.

Why You’ll Love This S’mores Dessert Board

Easy to customize
Perfect for parties and gatherings
Great for kids and adults
Can be made indoors or outdoors
Minimal prep required

What You Need for a S’mores Board

The beauty of a dessert board like this is that there really are no rules. You can keep it classic and simple or make it feel extra fun with different flavors and textures.

Here are some of our favorite things to include:

Graham Crackers + Cookies

Marshmallows

Regular marshmallows
Jumbo marshmallows
Strawberry Heart Marshmallows
Chocolate Filled Marshmallows
Mini marshmallows for topping
Homemade marshmallows (recipe coming soon)

Chocolate Options

Fun Extras

Strawberries
Bananas
Pretzels
Caramel sauce (recipe coming soon)
Peanut butter drizzle (recipe coming soon)
Sprinkles
Crushed cookies
Candied nuts

How to Build a Beautiful Dessert Board

Dessert boards may look fancy, but they are actually one of the easiest things to put together.

Step 1: Start with the Larger Items

Place bowls, ramekins, chocolate bars, and stacks of graham crackers around the board first.

Step 2: Add Height and Texture

Layer cookies, stack marshmallows, and vary the shapes and sizes throughout the board to make everything feel full and inviting.

Step 3: Fill in Empty Spaces

Use smaller candies, fruit, pretzels, or mini marshmallows to fill in gaps and make the board feel abundant.

Step 4: Keep Similar Colors Spread Out

Try not to place all the chocolate or all the bright colors in one section. Spreading everything around helps the board feel balanced and visually interesting.

Step 5: Don’t Overthink It

Honestly, the slightly overflowing, cozy look is part of the charm.

This is dessert… not a math test 😂

Board Items

Mora Ceramic 8oz Ramekins – Set of 6

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Enamel 15″ Paella Pan

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Wooden Serving Decorative Tray

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Extendable roasting sticks 32in Long (5 Pack)

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Mora Ceramic L & XL Serving Dishes – 13.5 & 11.8in (Vanilla White)

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Indoor S’mores Ideas

No firepit? No problem.

You can still enjoy this dessert board indoors using:

tabletop burners
gas fireplaces
oven broilers
air fryers
microwave marshmallows for quick s’mores

This makes it a fun option year-round, especially during rainy weather or winter movie nights.

Jenn’s Kitchen Tip

If you’re serving this outdoors during summer, keep extra chocolate in the fridge until serving time.

Nothing melts faster than chocolate sitting on a Wisconsin patio in July 😂

You can also prep the entire board ahead of time and simply add the marshmallows and chocolate right before guests arrive.

Cooking With Kids

This is one of my favorite dessert boards to make with kids because there are so many easy ways they can help.

Kids can:

sort candies and toppings
arrange cookies and crackers
help fill bowls
create their own s’mores combinations
build “signature” s’mores flavors for family members

If younger kids are helping roast marshmallows, always keep a close eye near firepits or burners and use longer roasting sticks for safety.

Favorite S’mores Combination Ideas

Need inspiration? Here are a few combinations we love:

Classic

Graham cracker + Hershey bar + toasted marshmallow

Peanut Butter Lover

Peanut butter cookie + peanut butter cup + marshmallow

Cookies & Cream

Chocolate graham cracker + cookies and cream chocolate + Oreo crumble

Salted Caramel

Shortbread cookie + caramel chocolate + pretzels

Fruity Summer

Graham cracker + dark chocolate + strawberry slices

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead can I make a dessert board?

You can prep most of the board several hours ahead of time. I recommend adding fresh fruit and marshmallows closer to serving time for the best texture.

What size board should I use?

Any large cutting board, serving tray, or platter works great. Even a sheet pan can work for larger gatherings.

Can I make this for a party?

Absolutely. This is one of my favorite easy party desserts because guests naturally gather around it.

What is the best chocolate for s’mores?

Classic milk chocolate is always a hit, but mixing in dark chocolate, peanut butter cups, and flavored chocolate bars makes the board feel extra fun.

Final Thoughts

This S’mores Dessert Board is one of those simple recipes that instantly creates memories.

It is cozy, nostalgic, customizable, and honestly just FUN.

Whether you’re sitting around a campfire, hosting friends in the backyard, or putting together a family movie night at home, this easy dessert board always feels special without requiring a ton of work.

And if your family is anything like mine… somebody will absolutely try to put five marshmallows on one s’more 😂

Cheers 🥂,

S’mores Dessert Platter

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Author: Jenn Giam Smith
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 10 people 1x

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Description

S’mores dessert platters are a delightful and simple way to upgrade this traditional camping favorite.

Ingredients

Graham crackers, I’ve also seen chocolate-covered Graham Cracker squares, and they have become a fav in this house for S’mores.

Cookies: Oreos, chocolate chip, oatmeal, fudge striped, and pretty much any Girl Scout cookie (or store version of GSC) works.

Marshmallows, I mean it’s not a s’more without marshmallows!

Chocolate bars (Any chocolate is great! Dark, milk, cookies + cream, white, or ruby will work.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are amazing for this!

Fruit (if you want to try to tell yourself it’s “healthy” you could use any type of berries, apples, or pears. Just make sure your slice them, it’s easier to eat)

Peanut butter (or other kinds of nut butter).

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Instructions

Arrange chosen ingredients (from above) on the platter or tray of choice in a fun/pretty way (think of it like art, so honestly whatever you think is perfect. Remember, art is subjective).
If you choose peanut butter, scoop some into a small bowl/ramekin and tuck it into the platter with a cute butter knife for spreading.
Place skewers down along the sides of the platter or tray. I like these extendable roasting sticks because I can use them at our tiny gas fireplace or a camping fire and they work great for both! They’re also really inexpensive and easy to store away. You can also use the heavy-duty ones for hot dogs as well.