S’mores, glorious s’mores. When you conjure up visions of blissful, summer nights, it’s no surprise that the triple threat combo of chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers comes to mind (and whiskey, because you’ve got to have something to cut all that sweetness, right?).
Yes, we appreciate the simple beauty of putting a stick over a fire and calling it a day, but for those without outdoor space, or those who simply love enjoying this treat year-round, a s’mores maker (also called a s’mores machine) is your best bet. If you’re ready to get your s’mores on, keep reading for the best s’mores makers money can buy.
What to Consider
When picking out the best s’mores machines, we kept the following criteria in mind:
Is it easy to use?
Is it just as easy to clean?
Will it make s'mores that taste just as good as fireside s'mores?
Sure, using a s’mores machine (particularly the indoor variety) doesn’t have the same enticing charm of campfires and foraged sticks, but the end result is pretty much the same: Sticky, sweet, scrumptious. We also looked at various types of s’mores makers — from microwave-safe to grill top-ready options — to ensure there’s something in the mix for all cooking preferences.
How We Evaluated
In addition to our own testing (a lofty call with temperatures still hovering around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, but we persevered), we examined countless Amazon reviews to see what the best features and any notable drawbacks were of the below devices. Whether you’re toasting up vegan marshmallows and chocolate, going traditional with Hershey’s, or getting creative with other ingredients like a dusting of cinnamon or a spoonful of Nutella before serving, these are our favorite s’mores makers on the market.
If you’re looking for an overall s’mores-making rock star, this is your pick. Earning thousands of rave reviews with good reason, this indoor s’mores maker features a flame-free heater and four handy compartments for storing all your s’mores victuals.
The two included roasting forks makes s’mores-efficiency solid, while keeping your hands safe from the heat.
It’s built to last and comes with removable trays to make cleaning a breeze. The electric heater turns on with the flip of a switch and the smart design — complete with a decal that says “S’mores” — makes for a visually attractive display of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows, sure to impress guests and kiddos. It has 6,455 five-star reviews and counting, with satisfied customers calling it “fun & easy” and a “great substitute to a firepit.”
One thing to note: This s’mores machine requires an electrical outlet, so you’ll need to keep the s’mores party near one.
This bright red s’mores maker works both indoors and outdoors, using a special heat fuel for roasting your marshmallows to golden-brown perfection (a can of heating fuel is included with purchase, along with two roasting forks). The machine is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
We’re big fans of the machine’s fun red hue and love the built-in roasting screen to help your marshmallows toast up evenly. Amazon users especially loved how easy to use the machine is, with “super easy” popping up in reviews again and again.
While the Sterno S’mores Heat can be resealed to use for multiple s’mores sessions, if you’re making s’mores regularly, remembering to purchase the fuel cans before the next s’mores craving strikes can be a bit of a nuisance.
Not all s’mores makers need to look like kids’ birthday party accouterments. This minimalist-looking build works for both indoor and outdoor use and includes four roasting forks.
The ceramic parts are dishwasher-safe, the roasting sticks are sturdy, and the longevity of this set is solid, even with regular use. Like some other s’mores makers, you’ll have to buy canned heat to use, so make sure you keep a spare can or two in stock to avoid last-minute meltdowns — or rather, lack thereof.
Making an event out of s’mores time is great and all, but sometimes a s’mores craving arrives, and attention must be paid immediately. This nifty gadget lets you make two s’mores in your microwave in under a minute. To use, fill up the water reservoir, add your ingredients, and let the microwave work its magic.
This dishwasher-safe s’mores machine may look like some kind of breast milk pumping machine for chocolate enthusiasts, but it delivers what it promises: S’mores on the fly.
As one happy Amazon customer put it, “As silly as this little thing seems, it is actually a fantastic little product! Does its job and does it better than roasting over a fire.”
While we still think nothing beats a fire-roasted marshmallow, if you’re already resigned to the indoor s’mores game, this is a lazy gourmand’s best friend.
This two-pack of portable, well, bonfires, makes toasting up your marshmallows on the go a cinch. Thanks to FDA-grade soy wax, these fires are simple to light and snuff out, sans soot or smoke. Each portable bonfire lasts for approximately 3 to 5 hours of burn time, so you can reuse them for multiple rounds of impromptu S’mores-ing.
(FYI: You can only use these outdoors.)
We love that the compact 4x2-inch tin lets you fit these in your weekend bag or tote without taking up precious room or adding extra weight. Obviously, if you’re looking to gather around the old campfire with a crowd, this doesn’t quite live up to that experience.
Make s’mores in the oven or on the grill with this neat tool for making the beloved campfire treat without the campfire. The steel wire rack is BPA-free, and you can make up to six s’mores at a time.
If youngsters in your life will cry if one of their compatriots gets their s’mores before they do (as often happens around ye olde tantrum embers of the campfire), this apparatus ensures all s’mores are complete at the same time.
On the other hand, if you or the little ones care about watching your s’mores cook, skip this option and opt for one of the s’mores makers with roasting sticks to give you more of that DIY experience.
This s’mores machine comes with four roasting forks (instead of the standard two), so the whole posse can assemble and is bundled together with a handy electric fondue pot. Enjoy your s’mores and then have a digestif of strawberries dipped in chocolate fondue. Dare we suggest dipping your s’mores in fondue?
The only downside we see here is the sugar coma. But hey, that’s what cheese fondue can balance out for you.
Worth noting: This s’mores maker is slower than a campfire, so don’t expect to go from roasting fork prongs to your mouth right away.
Perri O. BlumbergPerri is a New York City-born-and-based writer; she holds a bachelor's in psychology from Columbia University and is also a culinary school graduate of the plant-based Natural Gourmet Institute, which is now the Natural Gourmet Center at Institute Of Culinary Education.
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