These amazing Microwave S’mores are so easy to make out of simple Vanilla Wafers! Adorable and handheld, this is a fantastic way to make two-bite s’mores at home.
Ready in less than 5 minutes, there’s no campfire required to quickly put together this classic, nostalgic treat. They’re great any time of the day, any day of the week, no matter what the weather is like!
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🩵 About This Recipe
Simple and easy to make, this recipe is the perfect way to quickly make smores at home! You'll only need 3 ingredients to put these delicious treats together.
Much easier than building a campfire and roasting marshmallows, these microwave s'mores are an anytime dessert or snack. Next time you get a craving for nostalgic summer sweets, this microwave recipe has you covered.
Fans of my microwave s'mores will also love these decadent S'mores Pancakes or a batch of Peanut Butter S'mores Cookies!
What readers are saying...
PHENOMENAL! I love smore's and this recipe is SO good! I love the sweetness from the wafers. Thank you for sharing!
- Kelsey
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- vanilla wafer cookies - choose your favorite store bought cookies or even make Homemade Vanilla Wafers.
- marshmallows
- milk chocolate - using sweet milk chocolate is the classic choice for s'mores!
🔪 Let's Make Microwave S'mores!
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Prepare S'mores
Place several cookies on a plate upside down and top each with a piece of chocolate.
Add Marshmallows
Cut or slice your marshmallows in half and place them sticky side down on the chocolate.
Microwave
Microwave for 25 to 30 seconds, then top each marshmallow with another cookie and press down.
💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- The marshmallow will expand a bit as you microwave them, so be sure to keep a close eye on the plate.
- Leave a little room between the cookies on the plate so the marshmallows don't stick together.
❔ FAQs
The name is a contraction of the words "some more," because these treats are so good you'll always be asking for seconds!
Hershey's milk chocolate is the tried and true s'mores chocolate, but feel free to try other chocolate bars for some variation.
Not quite, but it's close enough! Microwaving them does make them soft and gooey, but you won't get the same golden brown (or burnt!) char on the outside like you would over the campfire.
📝 Substitutions and Variations
- Use dark chocolate or white chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
- You could even use smaller pieces of candy bars like Snickers, Kit-Kats, Twix, or mini peanut butter cups!
- Flavored marshmallows are another way to add a fun twist.
- Instead of vanilla wafers, you can use classic graham crackers, or substitute chocolate cookies or peanut butter cookies!
Kristin’s Kitchen Tip
If you're making these in multiple batches, use some parchment paper to keep things neat and avoid extra cleanup!
🥡 Storage and Reheating
If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days. I recommend eating them right out of the microwave though! You can briefly reheat them in the microwave (about 10 seconds) if you are enjoying leftovers.
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🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
These are best enjoyed right out of the microwave with a glass of milk, but they're also great as a decadent topping for Cookies and Cream Ice Cream or other frozen desserts!
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📋 Recipe Card
Microwave S'mores with Vanilla Wafers
Ingredients
- 24 vanilla wafer cookies
- 12 segments of milk chocolate
- 6 marshmallows
Instructions
- Place 12 of the vanilla wafer cookies on a microwave safe plate, flat side facing up. Place one segment of chocolate on each cookie.24 vanilla wafer cookies, 12 segments of milk chocolate
- Cut each marshmallow in half width-wise (to form two flatter-looking marshmallows) and place them on top of each chocolate segment.6 marshmallows
- Microwave the s'mores for 25-30 seconds. The marshmallows will expand as they heat.
- Remove the plate from the microwave and carefully top each marshmallow with a cookie, squishing the marshmallow down.
Notes
- If you're making multiple batches, place parchment paper on the plate for easier cleanup.
- Use dark chocolate or white chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
- Try flavored marshmallows like strawberry or caramel for a fun twist.
- Substitute graham crackers, chocolate cookies, or even peanut butter cookies for the vanilla wafers.
- Serve warm right after microwaving for maximum gooey deliciousness.
- Pair with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a treat.
- These are best eaten as soon as they come out of the microwave, but leftovers can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container.
- Reheat briefly in the microwave (about 10 seconds) to restore some of the gooey texture.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Update Notes: This post was originally published in October 2015, and was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in July 2025
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Cindy says
Oh my gosh watch out for these! You are not going to be able to stop at just one lol!
Kristin says
Yeah, I can eat a whole bunch of these if I'm not careful! 🙂
Lizet Flores de Bowen says
This is such a great idea! but dangerous. There are no excuses to eat S' mores now 🙂
Kristin says
I agree, totally dangerous! But worth it! 😉