Some desserts just show up and do their job.
These are those desserts.

Red, White & Blue S’mores are everything you already love—graham crackers, melted chocolate, gooey marshmallows—just dressed up a little for summer. They’re simple, a little nostalgic, and exactly what you make when you need something festive without turning it into a whole production. Because let’s be honest… we’re not overcomplicating s’mores.

Why This Works

Uses classic ingredients everyone already loves
Quick to make—no long prep, no stress
Easy to customize with patriotic colors
Perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July, or any backyard situation
Slightly upgraded… without actually doing more

Red white and blue s'mores on a white platter on the counter in front of American Fourth of July decorations.

Prep Time: 15 min
Chill Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 20

Ingredients:

2½ cups of mini marshmallows
10 oz of white chocolate (Ghirardelli White Vanilla melting wafers used)
3 Tbsp of butter (melted)
9 graham crackers (more or less)
red, white & blue festive sprinkles

Mini marshmallows in a cream bowl beside that on a white platter or a graham crackers layered in front of that is a silver bowl with white chocolate wafers and then three clear bowls, two of them have American red white and blue themed sprinkles and stars and then one has cubed butter in it all on the counter.

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

When to Make These

Memorial Day BBQs 🇺🇸
4th of July parties
Backyard hangs
Or when you just want a quick dessert win

Step 1: Using a 9 x 13 baking sheet, place pieces of graham crackers onto the baking sheet.

Layered graham crackers on a midnight blue-colored baking dish, accompanied by vanilla chocolate wafers in a silver bowl and two small bowls with red, white, and blue sprinkle decorations on the counter.

Step 2: Melt butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Stir in the mini marshmallows until smooth and gooey, then spread the mixture evenly over the graham crackers.

Melted butter in a saucepan with mini marshmallows being poured into the melted butter.

Graham crackers line at midnight, blue baking sheet with melted butter and marshmallow mixture being poured over top of it. All on the counter.

Spreading out the butter and marshmallow mixture over top of the ground, cracker crackers on a dark blue baking sheet on the counter.

Step 5: Melting White Chocolate Wafers Instructions:

Melt the white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe dish for 40 seconds, stirring between intervals, and set the microwave to 50% power. Pour the melted chocolate over the marshmallow mixture, spread evenly with a spoon, and top with red, white, and blue sprinkles for a fun pop of color!

Pouring the melted, white chocolate wafers over top of the butter and marshmallow mixture over top of the graham crackers, and a midnight blue baking sheet on the counter.

Smooth out white chocolate with red, white, and blue sprinkles on top in a dark blue midnight blue baking sheet, ready for the fridge.

Step 7: Add red, white, and blue sprinkles, chill for 15 minutes, then break into pieces and serve. Enjoy!

Red white and blue s'mores on a white platter.

Tips for the Best S’mores

Use good chocolate—it actually makes a difference
Slightly under-toast marshmallows if you want them extra gooey
Don’t overload—balance is key
Add toppings after assembling so they stick

More Easy Summer Desserts

If you’re building out a full dessert table, include our:

Red, White, and Blue Trifle (no-fuss dessert)
No-Bake Strawberry Chocolate Dessert (easy and layered)
Frozen Pineapple Coconut Margaritas (because… balance 🍹)

Red, White & Blue S’mores

Easy red, white, and blue s’mores made with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. A fun patriotic dessert for Memorial Day and the 4th of July.

Tara

Total Time 30

Servings

Equipment

9×13 baking sheet

Ingredients

2½ cups mini marshmallows
10 oz white chocolate (Ghirardelli White Vanilla melting wafers used)
3 Tbsp butter
5 oz graham crackers approx. 9 crackers
Red, White & Blue festive sprinkles White & Blue festive sprinkles

Instructions

Using a 9 x 13 baking sheet, place pieces of graham crackers onto the baking sheet.
Melt butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Stir in the mini marshmallows until smooth and gooey.
Spread the marshmallow mixture generously over the graham crackers, covering them evenly. .
Melting White Chocolate Wafers Instructions:
Melt the white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe dish for 40 seconds at 50% power, stirring between intervals.
Pour the melted white chocolate over the marshmallow mixture and, using a spoon, spread evenly.
Add red, white, and blue sprinkles, chill for 15 minutes, then break into pieces and serve.