smores brownies

Adapted from: The Food Network

Who doesn't love smores?  When I was 12 I probably could have had 3 of them in one sitting, but now I can barely get through 1.  All the while, they are still an amazing combination.  I find myself liking more adult combinations of the flavors now than the smores themselves.  One of those combinations are dark chocolate smores brownies.  They are richer than the typical smore for sure, but totally worth it.  These are definitely one of things to make for a party or for work so you are not stuck with a pan of brownies of this caliber at home.  Not like they wouldn't be eaten, but they are far to rich and unhealthy for a even a family of four to enjoy.  I guess you could freeze them and forget about them that way you don't eat them all, but who the hell can do that?

Start with making the brownie batter

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

(Melt the butter and dark chocolate in the microwave together)

• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 4 large cold eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

Mix the wet ingredients together.
Then mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl.
Then combine the ingredients.  Be sure to stir it vigorously to incorporate all the ingredients properly.

The recipe came with a serious graham cracker crust with more butter and salt.  I thought to cut down on the extra fat slightly I would just crush up graham crackers in the bottom.  I will tell you what it didn't really matter.  Once they cooked up they got nice and soft and tasted pretty similar to a graham cracker crust. 

Then you pour the brownie batter on top.  Then stack a bunch of marshmallows on top.  These are going to get all golden brown and toasted like they would in really smores through the baking process.

 

Place the pan in an oven at 325 degrees for about 40 minutes.  The best way to test if they are done is with a toothpick.  If it comes out clean you are good to go !!!

Keep in mind, these do turn into a sticky mess.  It is so worth it for the 10 minutes you feel like you are sitting around a campfire and 13 again.

Enjoy !!!