Nothing beats ending a day of outdoor adventure with a sweet treat cooked over the campfire. You don’t need fancy equipment or chef skills to create mouthwatering desserts in the great outdoors.
These simple yet delicious campfire treats will satisfy your sweet tooth and create lasting memories under the stars.
1. Classic S’mores
Graham crackers, chocolate bars, and marshmallows come together in this iconic campfire treat. Toast your marshmallow until golden brown or charred (your choice!).
Sandwich it with chocolate between graham crackers and watch the heat melt everything into gooey perfection. The simplest yet most satisfying campfire dessert ever invented.
2. Banana Boats
Slice a banana lengthwise without cutting through the bottom peel. Stuff with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crushed cookies or nuts.
Wrap in foil and place in hot coals for 5-10 minutes. The banana softens while everything inside melts together. One bite and you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making these forever!
3. Campfire Cones
Fill ice cream cones with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and sliced strawberries. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil.
Place near hot coals for about 5 minutes until everything melts. The cone stays crunchy while the fillings transform into a delicious molten mix. Kids absolutely love customizing their own cones!
4. Orange Cup Cakes
Cut oranges in half and scoop out the fruit (eat it as a snack!). Pour prepared cake mix into the orange peels.
Wrap in foil and nestle in hot coals for 15-20 minutes. The orange peel infuses the cake with citrus flavor while acting as a natural baking cup. Surprisingly moist and flavorful!
5. Grilled Pound Cake
Slice store-bought pound cake and brush lightly with butter. Place directly on a clean grill grate over the campfire for 1-2 minutes per side.
The heat creates a toasty exterior while warming the inside. Top with fresh berries or a spoonful of jam. So simple yet so fancy-looking.
6. Campfire Apple Crisp Foil Packets
Slice apples and toss with cinnamon, sugar, and a squeeze of lemon. Place on foil and top with a mixture of oats, brown sugar, and butter.
Fold into a packet and cook over coals for 15 minutes. The apples soften while the topping gets crispy and caramelized. The aroma alone will make everyone gather around your campfire!
7. Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sandwich marshmallows and chocolate squares between two store-bought chocolate chip cookies. Wrap in foil and heat over coals for 3-5 minutes.
The cookies warm up while the fillings melt into a gooey center. For extra decadence, try using cookies with different flavors.
8. Cinnamon Roll-Ups
Wrap refrigerated breadstick dough around skewers in a spiral. Brush with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.
Hold over fire, rotating until golden brown and cooked through. The outside gets crispy while the inside stays soft and doughy. These smell amazing and taste even better!
9. Campfire Eclairs
Wrap crescent roll dough around skewers to form tubes. Cook over fire until golden, rotating frequently.
Slide off skewers and fill with instant pudding using a plastic bag with corner snipped. Top with chocolate frosting from a squeeze container.
10. Pineapple Upside-Down Foil Packets
Place pineapple rings in the center of foil squares. Top each with a tablespoon of brown sugar, a pat of butter, and a maraschino cherry.
Fold foil into packets and place on hot coals for 10 minutes. The butter and sugar create a delicious caramel sauce. Add a scoop of vanilla ice.
11. Nutella-Stuffed Crescent Rolls
Spread Nutella on refrigerated crescent roll triangles. Roll up and wrap around skewers or sticks.
Cook over fire, turning often until golden and cooked through. The Nutella gets warm and melty inside the flaky pastry. Roll in cinnamon sugar right after cooking for an extra sweet touch!
12. Campfire Peach Cobbler
Pour canned peaches with syrup into a cast iron skillet. Sprinkle dry cake mix on top and dot with butter slices.
Cover with foil and place on grate over fire for 20-30 minutes. The butter melts through the cake mix creating a golden crust. Serve warm with a splash of cream for a dessert that tastes home-baked!
13. Chocolate-Filled Strawberries
Hull fresh strawberries and fill cavities with chocolate chips. Wrap loosely in foil and warm near coals for 3-5 minutes.
The strawberries soften slightly while the chocolate melts inside. The contrast between warm chocolate and juicy strawberry is absolutely divine. Nature’s perfect little dessert cups!
14. Campfire Churros
Wrap refrigerated breadstick dough around skewers. Cook over fire until golden brown, turning frequently.
While still hot, roll in cinnamon sugar mixture. The outside gets crispy while the inside stays soft. These taste remarkably like fair churros but require a fraction of the effort!
15. Chocolate Marshmallow Pockets
Cut a pocket in a large marshmallow and insert a piece of chocolate. Roast over fire until marshmallow is golden and chocolate melts.
Eat straight off the stick for minimal mess. For variety, try different chocolate flavors like mint or caramel-filled. All the flavor of s’mores without needing graham crackers!
16. Grilled Donut Sundaes
Cut plain donuts in half and butter the cut sides. Grill over campfire until toasty and warm, about 1 minute per side.
Top with a scoop of ice cream from your cooler and drizzle with chocolate sauce or caramel. The contrast between warm, crispy donut and cold ice cream is absolutely magical. Pure camping luxury!
17. Walking Tacos Dessert Version
Open a small bag of cookies or graham cracker pieces. Add chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and chopped nuts directly to the bag.
Place near campfire heat until contents melt slightly. Eat right from the bag with a spoon. No plates needed for this clever twist on the classic walking taco concept!