I first started making these, hmmm, indulgent treats a few months after I started blogging back in 2008. And what can I say about them other than they are quite amazing! They capture all of the wonderful parts of s’mores–the gooey marshmallows, the crispy, buttery graham crackers, the messy, melted milk chocolate–and combine them with a fudgy brownie layer. I made s’mores brownies again last weekend for a family dinner and had to smuggle the leftovers out before anyone could have seconds…anyone besides me that is!
Recipe Redux: S'mores Brownies
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My original recipe used an 8x8" pan, but let's face it: more is better! Go ahead and use a 9x13" pan; you'll thank me for it, even if your waistline doesn't. And, as with most marshmallowy desserts, they actually get better after sitting for a few hours. I would even go so far as to say let them sit overnight. I know, I know. Good luck with that one!
Author: Lulu the Baker
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
- 16 sheets graham crackers
- ½ cup butter, melted (1 stick)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 4 eggs
- 1½ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 heaping cups mini marshmallows (bordering on 3 cups)
- 4 1.5-oz Hershey bars, broken into pieces or 6 oz milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray the sides of a 9x13" baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse graham crackers until you get fine crumbs. Add ½ cup melted butter and ¼ cup sugar and pulse to combine. Spread the graham cracker crumb mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan and press firmly.
- In a large bowl, combine softened butter, 2 cups sugar, and cocoa powder; beat until smooth. Add eggs and stir to incorporate. Add flour, vanilla, and salt and beat until just combined. Spread the brownie batter over the graham cracker crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the center is set and no longer wet-looking.
- Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over the top and bake 3-5 more minutes, until marshmallows are puffy and just beginning to turn golden.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate pieces or chocolate chips. They should melt on their own in a minute or 2, or you can pop the pan back in the oven for 1 minute. Use a frosting spreader or spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top. Alternately, you can melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave and drizzle it over the top. Allow to cool completely before eating!
you are saying 16 sheets of graham wafers. what do you call sheets. In Canada they come in sleeves. How many squares are in a sheet?
This recipie really looks good. Or could you give me the equal amount of crumbs>
Nina
Hi Nina. I don’t have a cup measurement for you right now, but I just stuck a bunch of graham crackers on my kitchen scale and figured out that 16 sheets of graham crackers weighs about 8 oz. Hope that helps!
I just made these with my two kiddos and my 11 year-old son said “This recipe must be from an angel because they taste like heaven”! I love that it is kid friendly to make and tastes great too!
Thanks for the recipe!
My 6-year-old loves them too; she asks if we can have s’mores brownies on a weekly basis!
16 sheets equals about two cups of graham cracker crumbs. I’m making these for the 4th of July for the kids but I bet a few grown ups will be sneaking them once they see them so will make two pans to be sure! Nice recipe!