Description
Gooey s’mores brownies bring campfire magic to your dessert table, blending chocolate richness with graham cracker crunch and toasted marshmallow sweetness. Rich layers of indulgence invite you to savor a nostalgic treat that celebrates summer’s favorite flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 package graham cracker crumbs
Sugars:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
Baking and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Thoroughly grease a 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33 centimeters) baking pan and create a base layer by arranging graham crackers to cover the entire bottom, breaking pieces as necessary to fill any gaps.
- Melt butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl or saucepan. Combine butter with granulated sugar, stirring consistently until the mixture becomes smooth and well integrated, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the butter-sugar mixture to a larger mixing bowl. Incorporate cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, vanilla extract, and eggs, whisking until the ingredients form a uniform, glossy batter.
- Gradually fold in all-purpose flour, stirring gently to prevent overmixing. Carefully fold marshmallows into the brownie mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even distribution. Spread the mixture to reach all corners of the pan using a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle additional mini marshmallows across the surface of the hot brownies to create a melted, golden topping.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1-2 hours. For cleaner cutting, refrigerate the pan to help set the brownies.
- Using the parchment paper, carefully lift the brownies from the pan onto a cutting board. Clean a sharp knife with hot water between each cut to achieve precise, neat squares.
Notes
- Stash these decadent brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, keeping them soft and gooey.
- Customize the recipe by swapping graham crackers with chocolate cookies or adding a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- Ensure even baking by rotating the pan halfway through to prevent uneven browning or hot spots in the oven.
- Leftover brownies can be frozen wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for a month, perfect for satisfying unexpected sweet cravings.
- Experiment with chocolate variations like dark, milk, or semi-sweet to match your preferred intensity of chocolate flavor.
- Serving tip: Warm brownies slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds to recreate that fresh-from-the-oven experience with melty marshmallows.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 211mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 72mg