gooey s’mores brownies

S’mores Brownies have a layer of fudgy brownies nestled between a layer of graham crackers and a layer of melty chocolate and toasted mini marshmallows! This is our favorite campfire treat.

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Why you’ll love these S’mores Brownies:

• Fudgy Brownies – This easy brownie recipe is ultra rich and fudgy and made with simple ingredients.
• Melted Chocolate – The chocolate on top gets melted when we toast the marshmallows.
• Gooey Marshmallows – The marshmallows get gooey and toasted in the oven for that perfect campfire taste.
• S’mores Goodness – S’mores are my favorite recipe for summer and I know you’ll love these ultimate s’mores brownies!

Ingredient Overview:

• Graham Crackers – I wanted to use whole graham cracker pieces rather than graham cracker crumbs to really bring out the graham flavor in the s’mores brownies.
• Mini Marshmallows – Mini marshmallows are easier to slice than large, so I recommend them.
• Ghirardelli Chocolate Caramel Squares – I love the extra punch of excitement the caramel chocolate squares add to these brownies.
• Chocolate Chips – You can use milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips in this recipe.

Ingredient Substitutions:

• Hershey Bar – You can use hershey bar pieces instead of the Ghirardelli squares. Chop them up on a cutting board into bite-size pieces. Peanut butter cups would be delicious too!
• Dairy Free – You can use a dairy-free sticks of butter and dairy-free chocolate in place of the regular dairy items to make this recipe dairy free.
• Peanut Butter S’mores – Peanut butter cups would work well in place of the caramel chocolate bar pieces.
• Golden Grahams – You could sprinkle golden grahams crumbs over the top of the brownies.

How to Make S’mores Brownies:

Step 1: Make the Batter. Whisk together your melted butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Next, whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Then add the dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until you have a thick brownie batter.

Step 2: Bake. Line your pan with whole graham cracker pieces. This is much easier than making a graham cracker crust. Pour the batter over top and bake as directed in the recipe.

Step 3: Top the Brownies. Once the brownies are cool, top them with chocolate chips or small pieces of chocolate bar and chocolate chips. Add mini marshmallows on top, and broil for 1-3 minutes, until the marshmallows are gooey and toasted. 

Serving + Storing:

Serve these fudgy brownies while they’re warm and gooey from the broiler. Let brownies cool at room temperature and store in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.

Need S’more? (Hah, see what I did there? I’ll take the pity laughs.) Make my S’mores Pop Tarts or my Gooey S’mores Bars, next!

Expert Success Tips:

• Oven Thermometer – An oven thermometer will tell you if your oven is actually running at the temperature you set it to. It may not be accurate. Accurate temperature is crucial for most bakes, so I leave an oven thermometer in at all times to keep an eye on the calibration.
• Kitchen Scale – A food scale is the best way to make sure your flour is at the proper weight, since amounts will vary SO widely based on how you measure it, as well as the measuring cup you use, as they are not standardized. If you add too much flour, you may not have fudgy brownies, but cakey ones.
• Broil Carefully – Keep an eye on the brownies when they’re under the boiler so you don’t burn the marshmallows to smithereens. If you do get distracted and burn them, you should be able to scrape the marshmallow layer off and try again. Not that I know from experience heh.
• Marshmallows – The toasted marshmallows are at their absolute best fresh from the oven. Wait to add that top layer and toast it until just before serving.

FAQs:

Special Tools:

• Metal Pan – I highly recommend ditching the glass and ceramic pans for a metal pan – they bake more evenly and cool faster, ensuring perfect brownies.

More S’mores Recipes to Love:

• Campfire S’mores Stuffed Skillet Cookie
• Gooey S’mores Brownies
• S’mores Tart
• S’mores Donuts
• S’mores Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Mini S’mores Cheesecakes
• No-Bake S’mores Pie

Happy baking! And remember, s’mores brownies are always a good idea. If you’re like me, you could eat an entire pan of brownies, so pro tip – make a double batch! Hehe.

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