Sunday, March 24, 2013

S'more BROWNie v. BOARD of EDUCATION


Okay, okay. I know I've been MIA for a while, but I'm back now! And I have something great to share. My very first post (before my clever legal puns) was for S'more Bars. (You can find the recipe here: S'more Bars) They were honestly the best thing I had ever baked, and they inspired me to make this blog. 

I've been craving those gooey, oozing with chocolatey goodness bars lately -- like CRAZY craving. I want them, and I want them NOW. I think the original was mind-blowing-ly great, but I want to try something new. I was watching Giada on TV yesterday and I found some food inspiration. So here's my version of S'more Brownies! Oh my goodness, I'm in heaven!




What you'll need:

- 10 graham crackers sheets, broken in half (20 squares, 40 rectangles -- you get it.), divided into squares
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz. chocolate chips (I used dark chocolate)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup chocolate chips (any kind you like) to sprinkle on top




How you make it:

Start by heating your oven to 350°F and lining a 9x13-inch pan with foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray. Line the bottom of the pan with 15 graham crackers, with sides overlapping if necessary. Then break remaining graham crackers into medium sized pieces and set aside. In a large bowl, microwave the butter and 4 oz. of chocolate chips for 2 minutes. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted. Whisk in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla, and then stir in the flour until well mixed. Pour over this mixture over the graham crackers in pan and smooth gently. Place in whole thing in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with clean. Do not overbake!!!


As soon as you take the brownies out of the oven, sprinkle the top with marshmallows and extra chocolate chips. Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or just until marshmallows begin to puff.  Remove from the oven and press reserved graham pieces gently into marshmallows. Place the brownies back under the broiler, and toast the marshmallows until golden brown. THIS HAPPENS VERY QUICKLY SO WATCH IT!! 

Let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack before cutting. Last step: ENJOY!