S’mores Brownies
Everyone has their own way of enjoying toasted marshmallows. It’s very much a personal thing… this I understand.
I like my roasted, toasted marshmallows extra crispy… extra well done. I want that sucker on the end of the misshapen close hanger, stuck right into the depths of the fire. I want it to come out flaming. That’s right, I’m a marshmallow torch girl.
Apparently, the marshmallow torch is not how you make friends at all-girl sleep away camp. I would always get groans of disapproval from the girls that were trying to keep their precious marshmallows just far enough away from the orange coals to perfectly toast them. Maybe they were less than thrilled with my marshmallow torch because I usually managed to set at least one of their darling marshmallows on fire just out of sheer proximity. I considered it a favor. Them..? Not so much.
But these brownies aren’t really about my summer camp misadventures, are they? These S’mores Brownies are more about fudgy, dense chocolate that bakes up with graham cracker bits and toasted marshmallows. Toasted, not torched.
There are few things quite as spectacular as a pan of warm brownies just about 15 minutes out of the oven. With their slightly crackled top and perfectly chewy chocolate center, brownies are a simple pleasure. These S’mores Brownies are simply an improvement on something that didn’t really need much fussing with. The result is a marshmallow topped brownie that’s so good, you might find ways to rationalize a big hunk for breakfast. Chocolate can be breakfast too. Life is entirely too short not to make a S’mores Brownie breakfast from time to time.
S’mores Brownies
adapted from Bon Appetit, October 1991
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup graham cracker, roughly crushed with your hands
- 12 big marshmallows (I also diced 6 additional marshmallows and stirred them into the batter. These marshmallows dissolve when baked, so you can leave them out, or throw them in. Up to you!)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 9×13-inch baking pan with 2-inch-high sides. Combine first 3 ingredients in small bowl. Stir butter and chocolate in a medium sized bowl over a heavy saucepan of simmering water. Stir chocolate and butter in this double boiler until melted and smooth.
Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Stir in warm chocolate mixture, then dry ingredients. Fold in graham crackers. Pour batter into prepared pan. Dot with 12 large marshmallows. Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 30- 40 minutes minutes.
Marshmallows will be browned and puffy but will deflate as the brownies cool. Cool for at least 20 minutes than slice with a sharp knife, cleaning the knife with hot water if it gets too messy and sticky. Serve or wrap individually in wax paper for storing.
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Oh my goodness Joy, how dare you tempt me like that!
I’m definitely on the “burning” side of the toasted marshmallow divide. I want dark black edges and the crisp outside that crackles as it goes into your mouth.
I don’t have a campfire though, so might just have to “make do” with these. As if these could ever be considered “making do”!
Wow! These look sinfully delicious. I love smores, but who would have thought to make them into a brownie. :)~
wow, these look great! Wish I had known about these when I set forth on my own crusade for brownie s’mores last December. Yours look far less complex, but I did use my version to justify buying a kitchen torch so that was fun. And I am the slow and patient marshmallow roaster – I like it evenly browned.
Extra well done is the only way to eat a toasted marshmallow!. hehe! I’m not usually one for S’mores, but as usual, you make them look REALLY good. I’m going to have to try them! =)
I’m making these for my family later this week- it’s been a rough week, and I think these could soothe a little bit. My dad loves brownies and s’mores- this is perfect! Thanks!
These look incredible! I love s’mores anything! I will definitely be trying these!
It’s amazing how versatile a basic brownie can be–fill it with almost anything sweet and it’s heaven! I used to make brownies studded with Caramilk squares (caramel-filled milk chocolate) and when you cut into one just the right way, the caramel would ooze out. . . mmm. These sound wonderful as well–though, like you, I prefer my marshies torched!
I’ve seen lots of s’mores brownie recipes out there, but this is the first that actually seems to capture the essence. I’ll give ‘em a try!
Question – why do the ones inside dissolve? Is it because they are smaller or because of the hot batter around them? Why don’t the ones on top dissolve?
These are the things that keep me up at night. ;)
wow-these look amazing! thx for the recipe joy!
Joy, I have never tried s’mores (they are not known here in Brazil) but because of the ingredients I adore them already – your version looks so good!
I’m a torch girl too :) I would light it on fire, then eat the burnt / melty part, then re-torch it. Rinse and repeat until the mallow is gone – perfection!
Um, these look flippin’ amazing! You’re killin’ me here…I’m a toasty, flaming marshmallow kinda gal, as well…fuego!
These look perfect for summer picnics – esp. the ones sans bonfire.
Those look fantastic! I love anything s’mores!!
I am printing this recipe out right now. I’ll be making them soon, but don’t tell my chocoholic husband – he’ll be hounding me every day until they pop out of the oven! Yummy!
these look divine!!
This is doing wonders for my salad lunch – i have major lunch envy right now!
Awesome! I made s’more bars but I love this idea too! Definitely going on my “to be baked” list.
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These look delicious. I have been meaning to make S’mores cookies, so now it looks like I will also be making S’mores brownies.
mmmmmmmm…. yummy
These look like the brownies of my dreams!
I’ve been messing around with a french silk s’mores remix pie. I want every dessert to have a s’more version.
I can’t wait to make them!
My mouth is watering so bad right now!!!!! I have all the ingredients but the marshmallows!! I’m going shopping NOW
These are making me drool! I’m a burn the marshmallow girl too. They taste the best once they reach a flaming glory, and then are stripped of the burnt exterior. Mmm…
Making these tonight for sure! Thanks again for the tantalizing desserts.
These look fantastic! I’ll definitely be making a pan. And I’m 100% with you on the marshmallow thing. They aren’t good unless they’re on fire! Burned is the way to go.
this is the best thing i’ve ever seen
OMG. This just may be my future answer to, “what would your last meal be?”
I enjoy my campfire marshmallows the same way. Light ‘em on fire, pull them out, blow out the flame, and consume. Mmm, can’t wait for sumer now!
i just started to do south beach diet to kick start me into healthy eating and dieting this spring and now THIS! it is looking particularly scrumptuous to me at this time. i hope i can hold off for a couple weeks and maybe reward myself with a batch to share with coworkers and my kids. yummy!
Wow, wow, wow. There are no words! This combines my favourite things. Thanks for this amazing recipe.
I died and went to heaven and this is only a photo……..yummers
I am so making these tonight!! What a great idea!
BREAKFAST?! You’re crazy! But either way, it looks delish!
I have a whole cupboard full of recent baking (plus the leftovers of my flatmate’s birthday cake) but I am having to fight so hard to stop myself making these right now! Definitely bookmarking them for later!
You’ve done it again – I’m absolutely drooling over here! These look like the perfect treat for the party I’m co-hosting next week and can’t wait to make them.
I hope you don’t mind but I gave you a “shout out” on my blog today. I couldn’t help myself…you’re FANTASTIC!!
My co-workers are concerned over my continual drooling at my desk right now. Oh well, I want s’more!
I love s’mores. Unfortunately (only for my camping tastebuds) I recently became vegetarian and can no longer enjoy marshmallows. Do you know of any vegan friendly ones? Your help would be greatly appreciated!
These look amazing. I promptly left work and headed to the grocery store to buy the necessary ingredients upon seeing this post.
Joy, YUM! I love
Sm’ores brownies! Duh, I’ve never tried just dumping in the “smores” parts. Mine have been more a layered thing. Will definitely give these a try! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
~ingrid
oh what a nice variation to the usual brownie. Such a nice one! These look awesome !
” or wrap individually in wax paper for storing” Ha Ha Ha Ha! Storing! One of the funniest things I’ve read all day!
Yum! Toasted marshmallows are one of the most beautiful things in the solar system. My brother was one of those marshmallow (and hot dog) torch kind of guys. Drove his two sisters a little crazy on family campouts :)
Looks fabulous, as always!
in all the years I’ve made brownies; the countless ways, never ever thought of putting in grahams. smart, very smart.
Here’s another marshmallow torch girl too! Not only do I prefer the texture, you also get to enjoy way more marshmallows that way due to the time savings :-)
Why is it that every time I decide that my porkiness must be reigned in you post such a wonderful recipe that all thoughts of healthy living and losing fly right out the window??? These brownies evoke my happiest memories of licking Nana’s brownie bowl on a warm summer afternoon after naptime and of summer camp and flaming marshmallows. A winner yet again, Joy!
OMG Joy!!!! I can just imagine how good these are… will have to try this :)
Wow, these look amazing. Guarantee I’ll make them Monday as a last-day-of-college treat! Nom!
They look delicious – I love smores! I especially like the big chunks of graham cracker you mixed in the brownies!
How many graham crackers do you need to make 1 cup crushed?
OMG DAMN do these look incredible! What a great way to blend 2 favorites together!! YUM
Wow. If it wasn’t Passover, these would be baking in my oven already. Pretty much the most awesome-looking dessert ever. Yay!