S’mores Brownies…Improv Challenge
by Liz Berg on December 20, 2012
This month’s Improv Challenge theme was to create a dish using the ingredients Chocolate and Marshmallows. S’mores lovers will be delighted with these bars…a crumbly graham cracker crust topped with a fudgy brownie and toasted marshmallows. My youngest was home from college when I made these, and they sure disappeared fast. He has not been impressed with dorm food thus far…I have a feeling this sort of treat does not make their menu. I even sampled a couple…it’s the graham cracker crust that tempts me every time!
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S’mores Brownies…Improv Challenge
Ingredients
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- For the crust:
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- For the brownie layer:
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
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- For the topping:
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- Approximately 2 cups mini marshmallows
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Line an 8 x 8 inch pan with non-stick foil (or foil sprayed with Pam). Set aside.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter in a bowl and mix till well combined. Press the crumbs evenly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 7 minutes. Allow crust to cool while making brownie layer.
- Turn the oven temperature up to 400º.
- In the microwave, melt butter and chocolate together. Stir often, till smooth and melted.
- Stir in sugar, vanilla and salt. Stir in eggs one at a time, followed by flour. Stir until very smooth,till mixture pulls away from sides of bowl. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 18 minutes.
- Let cool completely, then sprinkle with enough marshmallows to cover the surface of the brownies in one even layer.
- Place pan under broiler, about 6 inches from element. Watch very carefully and broil for about 2 minutes till marshmallows are toasted. Times may vary with different ovens...so do not leave the broiler unattended.
- Cool and cut with a hot knife to serve.
- Makes 16.
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I love really love s mores and I have a bag of s mores wait for something! look delicious Lizzy!
bookmarked of course!
Dirt time in many times Im first LOL
Yum! I can see why these disappeared quickly! They sound fantastic!
Delicious ! I haven’t eaten marshmallows for years
Maybe , I’ll buy it tomorrow 
oh my gosh, do these look great, happy holidays!! anne
That layer of marshmallows looks so perfectly cooked. I was hoping there would be s’mores desserts this month and you didn’t disappoint!
Liz, this nostalgic treat got your treatment. The brownie layer is a pleasant surprise. Perfectly executed my friend…those in your circle will definitely have happy hoildays!
Liz–I thought about making brownies for this…glad I didn’t, they would never have compared to your beautiful creation. Well Done!
Liz, this looks amazing! Who can resist a smores in any shape or form? Nobody, that’s who, especially not me
marshmallows and chocolate?? this sounds good (and looks good too!!). I lost your website (my yahoo reader do not recognize your new location, but now I find you again!!). Have a very good time with your family during the festive holiday!!
Lizzy, I do not know how you are a skinny chick because I know I’d be the size of a house if such delicious things as you cook were in temptations’ way every day. Love these unusual brownies. I know it’s going to be a wonderful festive holiday in your house!
As usual another hit! Love it…. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Last chance I have to email before the weekend of open to close work days.. have a Happy New Year too! Cant wait to see what you will be adding to thi wonderful blog in 2013 glad we became friends! Claudia
These are outrageously fantastic and I would be willing to pay ten bucks for a bag of mini marshmallows (mmmm about the cost in France) to make these. Brilliant!
Never turn down a good s’more. Looks perfect!
These brownies look wonderful!
Oh how I loooove s’mores brownies! These look so perfect too. Mine are always a mess. Lovely job!
Oh look at these gorgeous things!!!! I would like one right now please!
Get out! These are amazing! I think my eyeballs just jumped out of their sockets.
Incredible!! What a dessert!! Merry Christmas Lizzy
Oh-I think I have to make this one!!!!
ps. your last comment made me laugh out loud, you are too funny-I’m crossing my fingers for a game in your neck of the woods;-)
I was just wondering what I was going to do with all those mini marshmallows in my cupboard. Now I know!
Many S’More recipe variations seem to bombard the web…But yours is a keeper, Liz! Thank you for sharing this recipe=)
I was guessing if these tiny snow balls were marshmallows & I’m right. I’ve never eaten something like that before. Wish I could try your bakes some day. Happy holidays, lovely Liz!
I love s’mores, these brownies look like heaven!
I’ve always wanted to make S’mores brownies!!! Yours look too good for words.
These look amazing! I made some oreo-crust smores-like things last week. I want to try yours – the graham cracker crust is looking oh so good with those toasty ‘mallows!
These are gorgeous! Look at those layers. Who needs a campfire to get a s’more.
Can’t take my eyes off from the screen!! They are heavenly!
Wow, these are gorgeous! I love the chocolate/graham cracker combo, too. Very nice!
Nice recipe. I love a simple brownie recipe which is easy for the kids to help with
I also like the below brownie recipe.
http://www.wascene.com/food-drink/perfect-chocolate-brownie-recipe/
Thanks for sharing,
Kelly
Thanks for sharing the brownie recipe, Kelly Anne…it looks wonderful!
Ahhhhh I love s’mores brownies!!!! Yours look super scrumptious!