S’mores Brownies

Monday was National S’mores Day and, if I am nothing else, I am a patriot. Who am I to ignore a designated day?  This is not a recipe, but is more of a "how to" so you can be a good patriot too. I am declaring that all National Food Days are now International, so deliciousness will honor no boundaries. 

Needed:

9x9 pan

cooking spray

parchment paper (critical for later brownie removal)

brownie mix and necessary brownie mix ingredients

8 or 9 graham crackers, keep 5 whole and crumble the rest into small pieces

marshmallows

chocolate bars, broken into small pieces (depends on how much melted chocolate you want on top of yours

mini chocolate chips (I used about a tablespoon, maybe 2?)

Grease a 9x9 (Yes I cheat and use Pam) pan then put parchment in the bottom of the pan. Spray the parchment with non-stick cooking spray and place graham crackers on the bottom only of the pan. (Takes about 5 long grahams) Use your favorite brownie mix and make according to the package directions. Spread it across the graham crackers and bake it as the package calls for. (Or make your own from scratch.I am not going to get into an argument about brownie quality, since the magic is all about the toppings) After the brownie is baked let it sit to cool until it is cool enough to touch.

Add a layer of marshmallows. Mini marshmallows would be easiest, but I only had regular sized ones which I cut in half and covered the brownie with. If you choose to cut them, kitchen shears and cornstarch will be your best friend. (Trial and lots of error). Run the pan under the broiler until the marshmallows are toasty and golden brown. but watch it carefully because there is a fine line between toasty and charred.

As soon as you take it out of the oven stick the chocolate pieces in the marshmallows. Sprinkle the mini chips over that, the sprinkle the graham pieces on top of that. I did hand place some of the graham bits upright into the gooey marshmallow, but it is not necessary. 

Even though your mouth says yes, yes, yes; wait until the brownies are cool to cut them. They are still ooey, gooey and delicious, but you can actually get them out of the pan once they are cool.

If you want to be patriotic a little late, or just want to practice your skills for a patriotic National S'mores Day 2021, by all means, go ahead with my blessings!