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S’mores Bar

Sun’s down, fire’s up.Get sticky.

Tell us who’s coming. You get the exact bags of marshmallows, boxes of grahams, and chocolate bars — plus roasting sticks — printable, by aisle. No more guessing.

How many s'mores each?

the classic s'mores bar

Here’s what to buy.

S’mores in play
32
  • Kids tend to want extra — bump the appetite a notch if the little ones rule the fire.
Marshmallows
2 bags≈ 37 (we padded for the ones that catch fire)
Graham crackers
2 boxes32 full sheets
Chocolate
8 barsstandard 12-segment · ¼ bar each
Roasting sticks
~8so nobody waits over the fire

One full graham sheet + one marshmallow + ¼ of a chocolate bar makes one s’more. The hard part is the boxes-and-bags math — that’s the part we did.

The shopping list, by aisle

Pantry & snacks

  • Marshmallows2 bagsShop 37 jumbo marshmallows · a 24-oz bag is ~26 (we padded for the ones that catch fire)
  • Graham crackers2 boxesShop 32 full sheets · a box is ~27 (3 sleeves of 9)
  • Chocolate bars8 barsShop standard 12-segment bars · 3 segments (¼ bar) per s'more

Paper & supplies

  • Wet wipes / napkins2 packsShop yes, really — toasted marshmallow gets everywhere

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The stuff that makes it easier

Nobody waits over the fireTelescoping roasting sticksShop at Amazon Set it up prettyS'mores bar caddy / stationShop at Amazon No campfire? No problemTabletop s'mores makerShop at Amazon Bring the flame to the tableMini / tabletop fire pitShop at Amazon

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Now plan the rest

BBQ cookout Drinks & ice Backyard games Charcuterie board

The math, in case you wondered.

One s’more is one jumbo marshmallow, one full graham sheet (it snaps into the two squares), and ¼ of a chocolate bar — three of a standard Hershey’s 12 segments. We multiply that by how many s’mores each guest wants (one, a couple, or three), then round up to whole packs.

The packs are where people slip: a 24-oz jumbo bag is ~26 marshmallows, a graham box is ~27 full sheets (three sleeves of nine), and a standard bar covers four s’mores. We pad the marshmallows about 15% — a couple always catch fire — and add roughly one roasting stick per two guests.

Stuff people ask.

How many s'mores does each person actually eat?
At a dedicated s’mores bar, plan on one to two per person — two is the classic. Kids tend to want more, so bump it up if the little ones are running the fire. Pick one each, a couple each, or full s’mores-fiend mode, and we turn it into exact bags, boxes, and bars.
What goes into one s'more?
One marshmallow, one full graham sheet (it snaps into the two squares), and about a quarter of a Hershey’s bar — three of its twelve segments. That’s the ratio everyone repeats; the part nobody does for you is the boxes-and-bags math.
How many marshmallows are in a bag?
Use the big jumbo roasting marshmallows — one per s’more, not the little ones. A 24-oz jumbo bag holds about 26; a graham box has three sleeves of nine — about 27 sheets; a standard Hershey’s bar is 12 segments, so it covers four s’mores. We pad the marshmallows a little — a couple always catch fire or hit the dirt.
How many roasting sticks do I need?
About one stick for every two guests, so nobody waits for a turn over the fire. Telescoping sticks are the easy buy — they keep little hands back from the flame and pack down small after.
Can I print or save the list?
Yes. Tap Email me the list for a printable PDF grouped by store aisle — free, no account. Or tap Save / copy my plan for a link that reopens your exact bar; text it to whoever’s on snack duty.

Feeding them dinner first? Size up the cookout or sort the drinks & ice.