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A marshmallow roaster is a long fork-like device used to hold marshmallows while a person roasts them over a flame. It’s easy for one person to create a makeshift marshmallow roaster out of a toothpick, but the marshmallow can slip if it’s not securely attached. Professionally manufactured and designed camping toasters are designed to keep marshmallows in place. Many of the toasters sold at sporting goods stores also have long handles that can be extended so users don’t have to stand too close to the fire.
There are some smaller types of marshmallow roasting sticks designed for indoor use. This style can be useful if a person likes to put roasted marshmallows on top of ice cream or another dessert. Mini marshmallows can be toasted and added to mugs of hot chocolate before serving drinks to guests.
Families planning to go camping or another outdoor getaway often buy a marshmallow roaster to take with them. Many roasters have the ability to hold multiple marshmallows, making it easy for parents to prepare roasted marshmallows for more than one child. Some marshmallow roasters on the market are even safe for older children to handle on their own with parental supervision.
People of all ages should be careful when using a marshmallow roaster. It is important for a person to read the directions on the baking skewer packaging. Some types of roasters recommend that the user remove the marshmallow from the stick with their hands, rather than trying to bite into it, to avoid burning or pricking their mouth.
Roasted marshmallows can be eaten on their own or as part of another treat. One of the most popular marshmallow treats is the s’more. Campers looking to make marshmallows should be sure to pack cookies and candy bars along with their marshmallows and baking sticks. Once the marshmallow is golden brown, one person can carefully slide it onto a piece of cookie that has a piece of chocolate on top. When the marshmallow is in place, the person can place another piece of graham cracker on top and a s’more is ready to eat.
A classic s’more is made from a standard size plain toasted marshmallow, plain graham crackers, and milk chocolate. Campers can put their own spin on the treat and create different types of marshmallows. Possible variations include using chocolate or cinnamon cookies, or changing the inside of the s’more to using white chocolate or a flavored marshmallow.