roasting marshmallows

Fireside sugary skewering

Roasting marshmallows is the practice of heating marshmallows over an open flame, typically a campfire, until the outside caramelizes and the inside turns soft and gooey.

The activity is a staple of outdoor gatherings and camping trips, often followed by making s'mores.

Preferences vary from barely warmed to charred black: She likes roasting marshmallows until they catch fire.

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girl scouts · sticky · gooey · golden · charred · crispy · flames · fire pit · embers · skewer · stick · bonfire · warm glow · melting · toasting · burnt · open flame · caramelized

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