This quick and easy dessert is going to be the Best S’mores Brownie Recipe of the summer! All the flavors you love of s’mores combined with a thick and chewy brownie in the middle! What could be better than that!?
Why You’ll Love…
You’ll love how easy it is to make and customize this dessert! It’s a quick recipe that comes together in less than 10 minutes but tastes like a homemade masterpiece! With a quick store-bought shortcut and a few extra ingredients, you can turn boxed brownie mix into something that tastes like a bakery-style dessert!
Store-bought Shortcut
I love using store-bought shortcuts in a recipe, especially during summer when time feels like it’s slipping away! One of my favorite hacks when using a store-bought mix is to add a few extra ingredients to take your favorite brownie mix to the next level.
In this recipe, I like to add a splash of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the chocolate and a handful of chocolate chips! Then you get a bite of melty chocolate with the gooey brownies and it’s pure perfection!
One of my favorite store-bought shortcuts is using premade pie dough! It saves you so much time and honestly tastes just as good! I use it in this recipe for a Rustic Strawberry Almond Galette and it’s a total showstopper! You wouldn’t even know it uses a store-bought shortcut!
Substitutions and Additions:
These easy S’mores Brownies are pretty delicious all on their own, with the buttery graham cracker crust and the fudgy brownies in the middle with the gooey marshmallows on top! Here are a few other options to transform these treats!
Marshmallow Fluff – If you don’t want to use mini marshmallows, you can add a few generous swirls of marshmallow fluff on top of the brownie batter before baking!
Chocolate Chips – Depending on how rich you want these brownies to be, you could use different types of chocolate chips, like milk chocolate or even dark chocolate! IF you really wanted to play up the classic flavors of s’mores, you could even add in chocolate Hershey’s chocolate bars too!
Salty Twist – If you wanted, you can add a swirl of peanut butter or some chopped peanuts to help balance out the sweetness! Or you could really go crazy and add a drizzle of caramel sauce on the top of the marshmallows and add a few pinches of flakey salt to the top!
Equipment Needed:
Mixing Bowl – Use whatever mixing bowl you like best to mix together the box brownie mix!
Square Baking Pan – I like to use an 8-inch square pan to get nice and thick brownies! You could also use a rectangular pan, just know the brownies will be a bit thinner!
Parchment Paper – This is crucial to making sure the brownies come out of the pan after baking! I like to make sure that my parchment paper comes over the sides to form wings that I can pull the brownies out of the pan after they’ve cooled!
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Ingredient List:
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Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1. Mix together graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar.
Step 2. Press into the bottom of the pan that’s lined with parchment paper.
Step 3: Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions. Add in vanilla extract and chocolate chips!
Step 4. Pour brownie batter on top of the graham cracker crust and bake! Add mini marshmallows the last 3 minutes of cooking until their golden brown!
Storage Instructions:
I like to store these brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3-4 days! IF they even last that long!
Helpful Tips and Tricks
If you don’t have graham cracker crumbs, you can always just blend of graham crackers or any other kind of cookie you have! You can really get creative with this part! You can use butter crackers, or even a plain shortbread cookie would be delicious!
if you’re short on time, you could also skip the graham cracker crust! Just crumble up a few graham cracker pieces and add them directly to the brownie mix!
S’mores flavored anything is always going to be a bit in the summer from s’mores cupcakes to s’mores flavored coffee drinks! This easy recipe transforms a rich fudge brownie into a s’mores dream with a crunchy graham cracker crust and a gooey toasted marshmallow layer! The best part of this recipe!? You don’t even need a campfire to enjoy these sweet treats!
Cheers!
-Holly Michelle
Best S’mores Brownie Recipe with Store-Bought Mix
Equipment
- Square Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 1 Box Brownie Mix prepared according to package directions
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Mini Marshmallows
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 6 tablespoons Butter melted
- 1/4 cup Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.1 1/2 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs, 6 tablespoons Butter, 1/4 cup Sugar
- Stir everything together, then pack into the bottom of parchment-lined square pan!
- Bake in the oven for about 8 minutes.
- Prepare brownie mix according to package directions, then add in chocolate chips and vanilla extract.1 Box Brownie Mix, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
- Pour brownie mix into the graham cracker crust, then bake according to package directions.
- When there's only a few minutes remaining for the brownies, take them out and add the mini marshmallows on top.1 cup Mini Marshmallows
- Place back in the oven, until the marshmallows are toasted and golden brown!
