Brown Butter S'mores Brownies

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (plus 1 tbsp; browned)
• 5 oz dark chocolate
• 0.33 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup all purpose flour
• 0.5 cup milk chocolate chips (for the batter)
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp salt
• Graham crackers (enough to cover the bottom of pan)
• 2 cup marshmallows (cut in half)
• 0.25 cup chocolate chips (for topping)
• 2 graham crackers (for topping)
• 1 Hershey's chocolate bar

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. 2

   In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5–7 minutes). Remove pot from heat.

3. 3

   Add the dark chocolate and cocoa powder to the browned butter and mix until well combined. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, add the eggs, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat them together for 4 minutes or until the mixture is light, fluffy, and the sugar is dissolved.

5. 5

   Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix until smooth and combined.

6. 6

   Add the flour and salt, then fold until just combined. Add the 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips and fold them in.

7. 7

   Place a single layer of graham crackers in the bottom of the prepared pan to cover it completely.

8. 8

   Spoon the brownie batter over the graham cracker layer in the pan.

9. 9

   Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Remove from oven.

10. 10

    While the brownies are still warm, evenly layer the halved marshmallows and 1/4 cup chocolate chips over the top.

11. 11

    Turn your oven to broil. Return the pan to the oven and broil for 30–90 seconds, watching very closely, until the marshmallows are golden brown.

12. 12

    Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the Hershey's chocolate bar pieces and the 2 graham crackers (broken into chunks) over the toasted marshmallows.

13. 13

    Let the brownies cool for about 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Watch the marshmallows very closely during the broiling stage as they can burn in seconds. Letting the brownies cool for 30 minutes is essential for the structure to set before cutting.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• brownies
• s'mores
• baked
• chocolate
• kid-friendly
• comfort food