Deluxe S'mores Cupcakes

S'mores are popular for a good reason: they're one of the greatest culinary treats ever invented. Trust me, I'm a self-appointed authority on the subject. 

I prefer my real over-the-campfire s'mores minus graham crackers actually. I love to roast the marshmallow til it's perfectly golden brown, maybe slightly charred even, then stuff a big chunk of milk chocolate right into the center, let it melt a little and eat the whole thing in one bite. 

Or at least as much as I can get into my mouth. Some of it ends up on my face. Okay a lot of it ends up on my face. But I like to think no one can see that in the dark with only the light of the fire. 

Like you, I've seen s'mores cupcakes all over the place lately. Maybe it's trendy, but I am jumping on the bandwagon here. I couldn't resist. Hello. S'mores cupcakes. My only regret here is waiting so long to make them. 

But that being said, I may be a little biased but I think these are among the best ones out there. 

First you start with a perfectly moist chocolate cupcake bottom. And they start with a box mix so it's super easy and cuts out a few ingredients and steps.

If famous bakeries can start with box mixes, I'm not ashamed to follow suit. 

Then you spread a layer of melted milk chocolate on top of the cakes, sprinkle it with graham cracker crumbs, and let it cool. This is probably my favorite feature.

Acually, the marshmallow meringue swirled on top is my favorite. 

Oh wait, the toasted marshmallows and chocolate covered graham crackers has to be my favorite. 

Whatever, I just love it all. 

Everyone fell in love with these wehn I made them for my niece's going away to college party. My niece. Is going to college. I'm not that old am I?

Unreal.

Just like these cupcakes. Totally unreal.

*Cupcake recipe adapted from Your Cup of Cake, meringue from Martha Stewart

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