These s’mores brownies or lazy girl fudgy s’mores brownies as I like to call them are LIFE-CHANGING! They are made with boxed brownie mix and use some tips to doctor it up and make it taste even better than a from-scratch brownie. The whole thing is baked on top of crispy graham crackers and is topped with mini marshmallows toasted to perfection. It is a favorite campfire treat made at home for a year-round s’mores dessert.
Since you are here, make sure to take a look at my 10 secrets to make brownie mix better, these brownie mix cookies, as well as these lazy girl pumpkin cheesecake brownies.
This is the best and most decadent s’mores brownies
These homemade s’mores brownies are one of those desserts that you don’t think about until you tried it once.
It is made with brownie mix to save you some time and allow you to do what you to relax and enjoy some sun around this time of the year while still having a delicious dessert ready in no time.
Why you need to make this recipe!
- These brownies are quick and easy, saving you time and effort.
- The combo of fudgy brownies, graham cracker crust, and the ooey gooey toasted marshmallows is truly a match made in heaven.
- Whether you are hosting a gathering or bringing dessert to a potluck, or q BBQ, these s’mores brownies will impress and satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.
- This recipe is beginner friendly since it is made with simple ingredients so the hardest part would be assembling all the layers together and waiting for your homemade brownies to cool down before slicing.
- The boxed mix brownie addition helps you save time and also ensures that you have delicious chewy brownies every time.
Ingredients for these delicious s’mores brownies
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this s’mores brownies recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Brownie mix– Using high-quality box mix will make your dessert taste that much better.
- Egg yolks- I use egg yolks in my brownie recipe to make it extra fudgy and rich but feel free to use eggs instead.
- Vegetable oil or butter- If you want your brownies to be even more rich opt for butter but you can also use regular oil instead.
- Coffee- We need to use freshly brewed coffee but if you don’t want that use hot water instead.
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Chocolate chips – You can use semisweet, milk chocolate chips
- Graham crackers– Use whichever graham crackers you’d like.
- Mini marshmallows– These will bring our whole dessert together.
- Nonstick cooking spray- This is the thing I swear by when slicing my brownies. It helps keep the marshmallows from sticking to the knife.
How to make these s’mores fudgy brownies
This is how you can make s’mores brownie recipe aka the perfect brownie lovers recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Layer the graham crackers at the bottom of the pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, egg yolks, freshly brewed coffee, and oil until thick batter forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the brownie batter on top of the graham crackers, spread into an even layer, and bake in the oven.
- Pull the brownies out and top with the good stuff, aka the mini marshmallows, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Once the timer is up, roast the marshmallows with a kitchen torch or the broiler option in your oven then allow your brownies to cool down fully.
- Slice and enjoy your toasty marshmallows brownies!
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
How to store these s’mores brownies?
You can store these brownies in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Just remember that the longer they sit the softer the graham cracker bottom will become softer.
Feel free to toast these again before serving or warm them up in the microwave for a more ooey gooey melty experience.
How can I have clean cuts for my brownies?
The best way to have the perfect slices for brownies in general is to allow them to cool down fully before slicing.
But for this specific recipe, we will have to add an additional step because of the marshmallow layer. Make sure to spray your knife with nonstick spray or any oil before slicing so that you avoid pulling the gooey marshmallows with the knife.
This will yield beautiful brownie squares that are almost too pretty to eat.
Lazy girl s’mores brownies
Lazy girl s’mores brownies
Ingredients
- 5 graham cracker sheets
- 1 box of brownie mix for an 8×8 inch pan
- 2 egg yolk
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- ⅓ cup brewed hot coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 325F then line the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
- Place the graham cracker sheets on the bottom of the pan in a single layer, covering the entire surface. You may need to break some of the sheets to fit them evenly.5 graham cracker sheets
- In a large bowl, mix the brownie mix, egg yolks, hot brewest coffee, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Fold in the chocolate chips.1 box of brownie mix, 2 egg yolk, ½ cup vegetable oil, ⅓ cup brewed hot coffee, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup chocolate chips
- Pour the brownie batter evenly over the layer of graham crackers in the prepared pan then bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- Pull the brownies out and carefully top them with the mini marshmallows. Place back in the oven and bake for another 3-4 minutes.2 cups mini marshmallows
- Remove the pan from the oven then using a kitchen torch, toast the marshmallows on top. Allow the brownies to cool down fully before slicing and enjoying. Read the notes on how to slice this dessert.
How to toast marshmallows without a kitchen torch?
- If you don't have a kitchen torch, place the pan with the marshmallows under the broiler and keep a close eye on it. Toast the marshmallows until they turn golden brown, but be careful not to let them burn. This should only take a few minutes, so stay nearby to monitor the process.
- Once the marshmallows are toasted to your liking, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely.
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