Grilled S’mores Sliders

My neighbors have a fire pit in the backyard and we regularly gather around and light a few logs. About half of the time, this leads to s’mores. It’s practically impossible for me to sit beside a live fire and not crave an ooey, gooey s’more.

I, on the other hand, do not own a fire pit and never have. Recently, a grill-out with friends was approaching and I couldn’t get s’mores out of my head. I wanted an easy dessert to serve a crowd after spending an hour or two standing over the grill, but I still wanted to wow them.

S’mores sliders were born. They require just a few ingredients and mere minutes to assemble and warm up. I’ve included instructions for making them in an oven, too, so anyone can enjoy these craveable, shareable dessert sliders all year long.

Party-Ready S’mores

S’mores are a total crowd pleaser, but they’re not party-friendly unless your party happens to be a beach bonfire. Everyone needs to be able to fit around the fire with their marshmallow on a stick, otherwise you get a bottleneck of guests awaiting dessert.

Sure, you can make a batch of s’mores cookies ahead of time, but what if you didn’t plan ahead? And what if you want that warm, gooey sensation that’s characteristic of a s’more? Try this s’mores slider recipe.

They take minutes to make and are infinitely easier to serve than actual s’mores. They serve a small crowd, are easy to double for a big one, and are a great way to use up the residual heat on your grill after a cookout. They’re also super cute, sure to please kids and adults alike.

Tips for Grilling Success

The key to success with s’mores sliders is temperature. It’s the trickiest part, achieving toasted buns and melted chocolate without burning, but it’s also what I love most about the recipe. It’s the perfect dessert to make after you’re done grilling dinner. You want low heat, so nearly-spent coals that are no longer hot enough to grill burgers or dogs are perfect.

Once your charcoal is on its last life, push the coals to one side of the grill and use the cool side to toast the sliders. Check them often and rotate them if needed—they’ll only take a few minutes, even on a cool grill. For gas grills, heat to low heat, add the sliders, and turn off the gas. The residual heat will be enough to toast the buns and melt the chocolate and marshmallows without burning.

How to Make S’mores Sliders in the Oven

If you don’t have a grill handy, you can use your oven to make these s’mores sliders. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare the sliders according to the instructions. Place the whole lined baking sheet in the oven and bake just until the chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Add the top of the buns and serve.

Other Dessert Slider Ideas

While s’mores is a classic flavor combo, don’t stop there. Try other flavor combinations to make your own dessert sliders, like these:

• Nutella + sliced strawberries
• Dulce de leche + sliced bananas
• Peanut butter + milk chocolate
• Raspberry jam + dark chocolate
• Peanut butter + marshmallows (fluffernutter!)

Easy Grilling Recipes

• Grilled Corn on the Cob
• Grilled Peaches
• Easy Grilled Pork Chops
• Grilled Banana Splits
• Easy Grilled Peppers