Updated August 2026

National Toasted Marshmallow Day is August 30th. Beyond s’mores, we needed other ways to use toasted marshmallows.

So we put on our thinking toques to figure out how to best use them on hot summer days, and how to toast marshmallows without a campfire or fireplace.

Below:

> 12 ways to use toasted marshmallows.

> Does the marshmallow matter?

> How to toast marshmallows without a fireplace, outdoor grill, or campfire.

Elsewhere on The Nibble:

> The history of marshmallows.

> Yummy artisan marshmallows.

> Yummy s’mores recipes.

> The year’s 90 snack holidays.
 
1. TWELVE WAYS TO USE TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS

• S’mores, of course, or a variation (photo #6). Check out these S’mores recipes and variations other than graham crackers. (National S’mores Day is August 10th).
• Cocktail garnish for a Black or White Russian, Chocolate Martini, Espresso Martini, Irish Cream Liqueur (photo #1).
• Cookie or brownie sandwich.
• Cupcake, cake, pie, pudding or tart garnish (photo #3—make an easy tartlet with lemon curd).
• Grilled marshmallow and fruit skewers.
• Iced coffee, iced latte, iced hot chocolate.
• Ice cream or sundae topping.
• Milkshakes garnish (photo #2).
• Peanut butter toast: Top toast with PB and marshmallows, and chocolate if you like!
• Shots, with marshmallow vodka (made by Pinnacle, Skyy and Smirnoff).
• Sweet potato garnish.
• Toasted “Fluffernutter” sandwich, replacing the fluff.

 
 
2. DOES THE MARSHMALLOW MATTER?

Frankly, Campfire and Jet-Puffed taste like cardboard (to us), although toasting makes them acceptable.

While there are amazing artisan marshmallows to be had, enjoy their wonderful flavors without torching them (of course, if money is no object…).

Our everyday marshmallow of choice is Dandies, which just happen to be a vegan brand (traditional gelatin and egg whites are replaced with plant-based equivalents.

You’d never know they’re vegan—especially when they taste so much better than the big brands. They’re made in three sizes—regular, mini, and jumbo—and offer seasonal flavors (pumpkin spice, maple, peppermint) plus marshmallow cream.
 

[6] Toasted or not, our favorite commercial marshmallow (photo © The Nibble).
 
 
3. HOW TO TOAST MARSHMALLOWS WITHOUT A FIREPLACE

Even if you have a fireplace, you sure don’t want to light it up today.

Who needs a fireplace—or a campfire? There are other ways to toast marshmallows.

• On a stove: If you have a gas stove, you can toast the marshmallow over an open flame until it begins to brown—about a minute, depending on how “toasty” you like it.
• With a candle, an unscented one. Turn down the lights for romance.
• For best results, hold the marshmallow about two inches away from the flame and turn it continuously. This way, the marshmallow will melt from the inside out and brown evenly.
• A fondue fork is ideal for toasting because it has a protective handle, but impaling the marshmallow on the tip of a regular fork works, too. You can use skewers, as well; bamboo skewers will not heat up and are easier to hold. You’ll need to soak them first, though, so they won’t catch fire!
• Avoid toasting over Sterno: The marshmallows will smell and taste of it. A votive candle will work, and if you’re having guests, you can put a votive at each place setting.

 
The Fastest Way To Toast A Batch Of Marshmallows:

• The Broiler! Place the marshmallows on a baking sheet and set the oven to Broil. When one side is at your desired tastiness, turn them over. If the marshmallows are not browning evenly, rotate the pan.

[2] Serve a toasty marshmallow with a cool shake. Here’s the recipe from Honey and Birch.

[3] Garnish any dessert or sweet snack, like this cupcake from Cake Boss Baking.

[4] Top a pudding parfait—or an ice cream parfait. Here’s the recipe for this five-minute “s’mores parfait” (photo © Self Proclaimed Foodie).

[5] You can make this s’mores pie with a pie crust, chocolate pudding, and a torch. Or follow this recipe (photo © Brown Eyed Baker).

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