S'More's Brownies
From the Food Network

Not just a campfire treat anymore! 

It's summer, so naturally, my favorite go-to dessert for any made up occasion is the s'more. I'll take my s'more any way: in the microwave, with a Reeses' PB cup replacing plain chocolate, as a fondue dip or as a martini. On Pintrest, there are tons of new recipes now making the s'more into a brownie or as a cake. I took a shot, and let's just say, I'd definitely read my side notes before attempting this recipe otherwise you'll end up taking the s'more from bonfire to on fire in your kitchen. 

*Tip #1: This recipe came out pretty good. The brownie batter was very sugary and cake-like (not that this is a bad thing). I'm sure you can honestly just use a brownie box mix for a more brownie-like appeal. It's safe to say my next batch will include box mix because 1. it's faster and 2. it'll accent the taste of chocolate over sugar. 

**Tip #2: With the marshmallows, less is more. Remember, they will melt and fill up any gaps. Also, marshmallows are incredibly sticky and messy. It makes it harder to cut, serve and store each square. This is a dessert I would serve with fork or spoon. 

***Tip #3: Unless you have a broiler that is separate from your oven, DO NOT broil the brownies unless you have let your oven cool down after cooking. Your broiler should not be at full heat when you put them in. In fact, I probably won't even boil them the next time, I'd turn the oven up to about 450 and then stick them in a minute. Why? The recipe says to put them in the broiler for no more than 2 minutes. After 1 minute of broiling in our kitchen, the marshmallows all caught fire in the oven. Luckily, after 30 seconds of blowing on the brownies, they stopped flaming. Although a little burnt, they still tasted yummy. 

Tip #4: This recipe is NOT in any way healthy. It's loaded with sugar and butter. Just throwing that one out there :)

Here's the recipe. Enjoy!

Ingredients: 
Crust-
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 c. crushed graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp sugar
pinch of fine salt

Position rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven and pre-heat to 325. Line 8x8 in pan with foil so that it overhangs from the pan about an inch. Lightly butter the foil with some of the melted butter. Mix the rest of the butter with the crumbs, sugar and salt. Press into bottom of the pan and bake 20 minutes. 

Brownie- (*brownie box mix or..)
8 tablespoons of unsalted butter
4 oz unsweetened chocolate, crushed
1 c. light brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp fine salt
4 large eggs
1 c. all-purpose flour
4 cups large marshmallows

Meanwhile, combine butter and chocolate and in a microwave safe bowl. Melt in the microwave for 30 second intervals until fully melted, stirring in between. Stir in the sugars, vanilla and salt until mixed in. Add the eggs and beat until batter is glossy. Add in flour until mixed evenly. 

Pour batter on top of the baked crust and put back into the oven for 40-45 minutes. When finished, a tooth pick should be inserted into the center and come out clean. 

Remove from oven and carefully place the rack 6 inches from the broiler and preheat on low.*** Assemble the marshmallows across the top**. Place in the broiler until golden brown-no more than 2 minutes. Cool on rack. 

Carefully remove the brownies from the pan. Unfold the foil from the sides and cut into 2 inch squares and serve.