Roasted Coconut Caramel Smore Food

15 CREATIVE S'MORES RECIPES

Steps:

• I don't think anyone needs a lesson in how to build a s'mores, but here's the idea...
• Using a stick, long grilling fork, or wood skewer, stick on a marshmallow and roast over an open flame for 30-60 seconds, or until toasted.
• Place roasted marshmallow between 2 graham crackers (or cookies, etc) lined with chocolate (or other toppings) Devour immediately.

AIR FRYER COCONUT, CARAMEL, PEANUT BUTTER S'MORES

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F.
• Place the marshmallow inside and set the timer for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, place the graham cracker squares hole-side down on a plate. Place the coconut chips on one graham square, then carefully center the chocolate on top. Spread the peanut butter on the plain graham square. After 2 minutes, open the air fryer and place the graham squares inside. Roll the marshmallow onto the peanut butter-topped square and cook 1 minute more.
• Transfer the graham squares to a plate with a spatula (you may have to pick up some coconut chips that have blown around and put them back on the square). Drizzle the caramel sauce on the square with the chocolate and coconut chips, then sandwich the halves and eat while the s'more is still warm and gooey.

COOKOUT CARAMEL S'MORES

Steps:

• Using a long-handled fork, toast marshmallows 6 inches from medium-hot heat until golden brown, turning occasionally.
• Drizzle chocolate syrup over four graham crackers; top each with two toasted marshmallows. Drizzle with caramel topping. Cover with remaining graham crackers.

CARAMEL COCONUT MARSHMALLOW BALLS

Steps:

• 1. In 2-quart glass measure, place caramels, butter and half 'n half. Cook at HIGH 5 minutes in the microwave, or until melted and smooth, stirring after 3 minutes. Stir in sugar until smooth; add peanuts. Stir in marshmallows just until lightly coated.
• 2. Mixture will be cool enough to shape caramel mixture into balls; roll in coconut until well coated. Store in covered container.

COCONUT CARAMELS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the coconut flakes in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast until light golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Brush an 8-inch baking dish generously with coconut oil or coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle about 3 to 4 tablespoons of toasted coconut in an even layer on the bottom of the pan, and set aside.
• In a medium heavy saucepan, combine the coconut cream, sugar, corn syrup and sea salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Boil, stirring frequently especially toward the end, until a candy thermometer reaches 250 degrees and caramel is a light golden brown and thickened, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the ginger and cardamom.
• Pour the caramel into the prepared pan. Once the caramel stops bubbling and the surface forms a thin skin, about 3 minutes, sprinkle another 4 tablespoons toasted coconut across the surface. Allow to cool at room temperature and set completely, about 2 hours.
• Run a spatula around the sides of the baking dish, loosen and lift the caramel, and move onto a board or clean surface.
• Slice the caramel into 8 (1-inch-wide) strips, then across into 1/2-inch pieces, so you have about 72 caramels. Roll the sides of each piece in more toasted coconut. Wrap as individual sweets using 4- to 5-inch squares of parchment, wax paper, or cellophane, or use store-bought candy wrappers, twisting the ends to seal. Store at room temperature in a cool dry place. Caramels will keep stored at room temp for up to 7 days or frozen after wrapping for up to 1 month.