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.
I died and went to heaven and this is only a photo……..yummers
Wow, wow, wow. There are no words! This combines my favourite things. Thanks for this amazing recipe.
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!
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!
this is the best thing i’ve ever seen
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.
Making these tonight for sure! Thanks again for the tantalizing desserts.
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…
My mouth is watering so bad right now!!!!! I have all the ingredients but the marshmallows!! I’m going shopping NOW
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!
mmmmmmmm…. yummy
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.
Awesome! I made s’more bars but I love this idea too! Definitely going on my “to be baked” list.
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This is doing wonders for my salad lunch – i have major lunch envy right now!
these look divine!!