Description
These cozy s’mores brownie bars bring the campfire classic indoors with a rich chocolate brownie base, crunchy graham cracker crust, and a perfectly toasted marshmallow topping. They are quick, easy, and perfect for cozy gatherings or solo indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup (120 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cups large marshmallows (about 50 pieces) or mini marshmallows
- Optional: 1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Make the graham cracker crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes to set the crust.
- Prepare the brownie batter: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
- Remove crust from oven and spread brownie batter evenly over it. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs; center should be slightly underbaked.
- If using, sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over warm brownies immediately after baking.
- Top with marshmallows, spreading evenly but gently.
- Toast marshmallows using a kitchen torch until golden brown and slightly crisp. Alternatively, place pan under broiler on top rack for 1-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Cool bars completely in pan on a wire rack for about 30 minutes to let marshmallow topping firm up.
- Use parchment overhang to lift bars out and cut into squares or rectangles. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.
Notes
If you don’t have a kitchen torch, use the oven broiler to toast marshmallows but watch closely to avoid burning. Let bars cool completely before cutting to prevent marshmallow sticking. Use a sharp serrated knife and wipe clean between cuts. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or oat flour. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free marshmallows.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12th of rec
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Protein: 3
Keywords: s’mores, brownie bars, toasted marshmallow, dessert, easy recipe, chocolate, graham cracker crust, cozy dessert